Lesson 1: What is matter?

What is matter?

As you watch the video, think about the different types of matter.

Vocabulary Activity

First, read and learn some new vocabulary words that go along with the properties of matter.
Second, use these vocabulary words to create your own definition of what is matter?

1st- Vocabulary Words

Scroll through the vocabulary words to become familiar with them.

2nd- Padlet

Click on the Padlet Logo to go to your assignment.

Solid, Liquid and Gas Sort

I will pass out this assignment to you.

Lesson 2: What are properties?

What are properties?

Lesson 3: Will it sink or float?

Read Toy Boat

As you watch the story, think about why boats float? Boats are typically pretty heavy, so why do they float?

Sink or Float?

What properties make something sink or float?

Will it sink or float experiment

Using the materials provided, determine if you think the items will sink or float. Why do you think the item would sink or float? What properties does the item have to make you think that way?

Lesson 4: Mystery Science Paper Towers

Could you build a house out of paper?In this lesson, students examine how large structures like houses are built from smaller pieces.

Paper Towers Challenge!

Lesson 5: Designing a house for a pig

Designing a House for a Pig

Lesson 6: Designing a waterproof dog house

Stem Challenge: You are going to build a dog house! You need to make sure your dog house is waterproof. What materials could you use to help your house to stay dry? Think about how your house should look design wise so that the water can fall off the roof.

Share your ideas on Padlet! Make sure to use complete sentences.

Think about what a dog house will need in order to keep a dog dry.

Think about:

What materials does your house need to have?
How can the dog stay dry?
How can the dog stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer?
What do you think the house should look like in order to have water (rain) fall off of it?

Stem Challenge

Use the graphic organizer to create your ideas for your waterproof dog house. Make sure to include the design of your house and what materials you need to build it. Make sure you WORK TOGETHER as a team to design and build your dog house.

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