States of Matter & Intermolecular Forces Phenomena-Based Lesson: Spherical Water Beading vs. Hexane Spreading on Hydrophobic Surfaces Teacher Discussion Guide | Chemistry | Grades 9–12

This is the teacher discussion guide, with lesson flow, facilitation questions, anticipated student ideas and model explanations for leading the class discussion for the Phenomena-Based Lesson in the high school Chemistry (grades 9–12) chapter States of Matter & Intermolecular Forces, built around the phenomenon Spherical Water Beading vs. Hexane Spreading on Hydrophobic Surfaces. It is sold separately from the other two parts of the set.

Complete the set: States of Matter & Intermolecular Forces Phenomena-Based Lesson: Spherical Water Beading vs. Hexane Spreading on Hydrophobic Surfaces Presentation; States of Matter & Intermolecular Forces Phenomena-Based Lesson: Spherical Water Beading vs. Hexane Spreading on Hydrophobic Surfaces Student Response Sheet. Scaffolded version: States of Matter & Intermolecular Forces Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Spherical Water Beading vs. Hexane Spreading on Hydrophobic Surfaces Teacher Discussion Guide.

Sections: Section 1: Three-dimensional Learning Alignment (ngss); NGSS Dimension; Aligned Three-dimensional Learning Goal; Section 2: Anchoring Phenomenon & Driving Inquiry; Section 3: Productive Science Talk Moves Matrix; Talk Move Category; Verbatim Facilitation Prompt & Goal; Section 5: Student Misconceptions & Scientific Corrections. Sample item: “Why does water exhibit such immense surface tension compared to nonpolar hydrocarbons?”

What's inside: Teacher Discussion Guide (editable .docx + PDF, about 1,153 words, 4 pages); answer key / model answers for the teacher.

Standards: HS-PS1-3 — Plan and conduct an investigation to gather evidence to compare the structure of substances at the bulk scale to infer the strength of electrical forces between particles.

Resource type: Phenomena-Based Lesson – Teacher Discussion Guide. Format: editable Microsoft Word file plus a ready-to-print PDF.

Classroom use: Open with the phenomenon slide show, let students record ideas on the response sheet, and lead the discussion with the teacher guide. Built for high school Chemistry, grades 9–12.

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