Chapter 13

Chapter 13 - Matter

Vocabulary

Concepts to be Covered

- Matter has properties - MASS and VOLUME - that can be measured

- Calculate: DENSITY - mass divided by volume and labeled: g/cm3

- Classify the properties of matter - PHYSICAL or CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

- Four states of matter: solid, liquid, gas, plasma

- Change of state of matter when it gains or loses heat

- Differences between PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL CHANGES

Target Reading Skill

- Sequence: the step-by-step order in an activity procedure.

- Look for CLUE WORDS: first, next, then, after, finally

Lab Zone

- Find volume of an irregular solid

- Temperature affects particle motion

Resources/Activities

- Go to https://www.spellingcity.com/gboe8/ to learn vocabulary words

- select Chapter 13 Matter

- click on each word to hear it, hear it spelled, and hear it in a sentence

- click on Play a Game and play a game under the Green “Free Activities” side

- Go to http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/index.htm for videos and quizzes we have done in class

        - Go to "See All Topics" Tab 

        - Select Matter

        - Pick a video we have viewed

- Check out the YouTube videos on Matter!

- Mass vs. Weight: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1whMAIGNq7E

- Density: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfMDC4guXZg

- Properties Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJOGy0dgmUU

- Phase change of water: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTKl0Gpn5oQ

- Go to your online textbook to hear the chapter read to you

- Go to “Take it to the Net” to play Games and see other activities.  Remember to click on Physical Science and Chapter 13!

Remember to always try, give it your best, and ask questions when you need any help!  Happy Science Day!

Contact Info:

Mrs. Gail Boe

6th Grade Teacher

Washington Elementary

gboe@newulm.k12.mn.us