Atoms, Molecules, Elements and
Compounds…oh my!
- Start two new pages
- Use a Left and Right page (so you can
see both at the same time)
- Title them both “A,M,E,C”
- Add it to your TOC
Divide 2 pages in your science
notebook to look like this.
A, M, E, C
3
A, M, E, C
4
Write the words below in the CENTER
of each area, then circle them.
A, M, E, C
3
A, M, E, C
Atom
Element
Molecule
Compound
4
Now draw these lines.
A, M, E, C
3
A, M, E, C
4
Copy these words into each of the 4 boxes you
created.
Definition
Examples
Non-Examples
Matter Vocabulary Directions
• Each person in your group will be responsible
for all of the vocabulary words.
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Atom
Molecule
Element
Compound
• TASK 1: Complete a vocabulary chart for each
word in your SN
– (You will have 15 minutes to work on this. Do your best
work. Please write neatly/clearly.)
Matter Vocabulary Directions
• TASK 2: Gather with your group and exchange
information for each vocabulary word.
– Make sure that every person in your group has completed
information for all 4 charts.
– You may change your work to show new learning from
your peers
– Double check each other to make sure the information
you copy is correct!