Chapter 14

Chapter 14 - Building Blocks of Matter

Vocabulary

Concepts to be Covered

- Describe the structure of the atom

- Understand the history of the atomic model

- Elements are made of only one kind of matter

- Describe properties of metals, nonmetals, and metalloids

- Explain how elements are arranged in the periodic table

- Understand that elements combine in an exact way to form compounds

- Understand a mixture is a combination of substances that are not chemically combined

- Identify a solution and its components

- Distinguish between acids and bases

Target Reading Skill

- Compare and Contrast: to tell how 2 items are alike and how they are different.

- Comparing and contrasting to learn about the atomic structure of boron and nitrogen.

Lab Zone

- Indentifying an unseen object

- pH paper to identify acids and bases

Resources/Activities

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

- select Chapter 14 Building Blocks of 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 Building Blocks of Matter!

- Bill Nye:Atoms Part 1

- Bill Nye:Atoms Part 2

- PBS Nova: Hunting the Elements

- The Chipmunks Element Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSwu5IyiEP0

- History of the Atom Theory: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbWKF9uDF7w

- Groups and Periods Song - The Periodic Table: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QA4cFCfoj7c

- The Solutions Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G472AA3SEs

- Periodic Table game: http://www.funbrain.com/periodic/

- 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 14!

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