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Properties of Matter
Remember to find the PINK ARROW.
9/15
Students will discuss reasons for classification.
Students will define matter.
Classification Activity
Each group gets a tray of random small objects. Examine/ explore. Look for students sorting.
Have students compare and contrast objects. Complete sentences. Share.
NOTES on matter and classification
9/16
Students will list physical/chemical properties of matter.
Students will understand the importance of identifying properties.
Listing Activity
Using the "hand-off" method
Cotton sock activity
Students work in pairs on properties of cotton socks, ceramic floor tiles, metal socks
Discuss why properties are important... How is this related to systems?
9/19
Students will read about properties.
Workshop model for reading
1. Listen to a "reading" about cleaners.
2. Choose to read from a variety of articles on properties of matter.
3. Answer the questions in your journal.
4. Share answers in small groups.
9/20-21
Students will measure mass and volume.
Students will take notes from a textbook in class.
Notes from TEXT...
Discussion of what is included in notes.
Set-up for 9/22.
9/22
STATIONS
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a. Measuring mass
b. Measuring volume
c. Brain Pop
9/23 and 9/26
Students will learn about different physical and chemical properties of matter.
In-class Notes
In-class Text reading p10-11, 16-17
9/27
Review Time - Practice Quiz
Quiz period 4 only
9/28
Quiz
9/29-30
Students continue to investigate characteristic properties.
Students will explain why objects float or sink.
Density introduction
Set-up Gizmo Link
10/5
10/12
Review of density...
Vocabulary review
10/13
Students explain density.
Day 1: Explore
Investigate Coke vs. Diet Coke, Splenda vs. sugar
Begin Writing... You will have time in class on 10/14 to get feedback about your writing!
10/14
Students explain density.
Day 2: Write and Revise
Coke Letter/Memo WRITTEN ASSESSMENT
DUE October 18th
10/17-18
Students will understand changes in states of matter using a Gizmo.
Students will define states of matter and changes in states
CW/HW: States of Matter Review
*Bonus Work: Freezing Point of Salt Water Gizmo
10/19
NOTECARDS:
Link to who has... I have... definitions.
Students will identify physical and chemical changes.
10/20-21
Stations --- In groups of 3-4, investigate physical and chemical changes in stations around the room.
10/24- 25
Webquest --- Due on 10/26
10/26-27
STATION #3: Online Games #1: States of Matter
STATION #5: Brain-Pop #1: States of Matter
- Matter Changing State---How are gases, liquids, and solids different? Find out in thisBrainPOP movie.
- States of Matter---Matter can be solid, liquid, gas, or plasma. Find out about each state of matter in this animated BrainPOP movie.
STATION #7: Online Games #2: All Vocabulary
STATION #8: Brain-Pop #2: Property Changes
- Property Changes---Do you know the difference between a chemical change and a physical one? Find out in this animated BrainPOP movie.
10/31 - 11/4
Students will design and conduct an experiment testing the different properties of toilet paper.
Lab Report --- properties of toilet paper
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