Please print out or use Google Classroom to give each student a copy of the worksheet (the google doc on the top of each page). Each page has its own worksheet. Each standard (page) will take 2-3 days to complete. Please email me with any feedback, questions, suggestions: agallacher@psusd.us
This page is updated often, please printout, update Google Classroom every time you do this activity!
Essential Questions:
1. What is matter and how do we measure it?
2. What is an atom and how is it structured?
3. How is the Periodic Table of Elements arranged and what does an element's placement tell you about the substance?
4. What is the difference between a physical and a chemical property and what are some examples of each?
5. What are the states of matter and what role does thermal energy play in changing matter's state?
Important information: Some sites on this Adventure Quest are subscription sites. I use BrainPop, Follett ebooks, and other sites. When I use subscription sites, I have tried to give alternative sites for those of you who are not part of James Workman middle school; however, in some cases I have been unable to do this (like BrainPop) if you do not have a subscription to these sites please have the students skip this question.
By the end of this Adventure Quest, students should know:
· Everything in the universe is made of matter.
· Elements are composed of atoms which are simple substances that can’t be broken down into other substances.
· How the Periodic Table is arranged.
· Molecules are combinations of various elements that result in brand new substances.
· Examples of physical and chemical properties of matter and the difference between the two groups.
· How to calculate using the density formula.
· Characteristics of solids, liquids and gases and that thermal energy is responsible for the changes of phases of matter.
· Describe the basic structures of atoms and molecules
· Demonstrate how both mass and volume are measured and then use this information to calculate for density.
· Distinguish between weight and mass.
· Describe the difference between physical and chemical properties and give examples of each.
· Display the ability to read the Periodic Table of Elements and describe elements based on their location in the chart.
· Distinguish between solids, liquids and gases based on distinct characteristics