WCPSS
6th Grade Science
WHAT’S THE MATTER?
Standard
Digital Resources
Matter and Atoms
6.P.2.1
An Atom Apart
Recognize that all matter is
Reading passage and questions.
made up of atoms and atoms
http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/readingof the same element are all
comp/science-atoms_WBRRM.pdf
alike, but are different from
the atoms of other elements.
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combine in a multitude of
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ways that make up all of the
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inspire your instruction of the content.
that we encounter.
Recognize that matter is
composed of extremely
small particles, too small to
be seen with a classroom
microscope, called atoms.
Objective:
The student will understand
that all matter is made up of
atoms, atoms of the same
element are alike, and
different elements contain
different atoms.
Essential Question(s)?
How is matter alike or
different on the molecular
level?
Matter & Energy
http://www.pinterest.com/sjlenehan/scienceunderstanding-matter-and-energy/
Chemistry – Science for Kids
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/chemistry.html
Science Experiments – Moving Molecules
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/experiments/movingmo
lecules.html
Molecules
Chemistry videos to form molecule with atoms.
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/videos/chemistry/molec
ules.html
What are the basic building
blocks of matter?
Science Spot is a site that links you to other great sites
to browse.
http://sciencespot.net/
What makes an atom of the
same elements alike and
different from other atoms?
Bill Nye the Science Guy - Atoms full video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2QY6w93-_I
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How are iron atoms different Chemistry for Kids
from carbon atoms or from
http://www.chem4kids.com/index.html
any other element(s)?
In what way are atoms of
oxygen most different from
atoms of nitrogen?
This interactive site provides students with
information to learn about chemistry and states of
matter.
Matter
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_intro.html
Atoms - Around Us
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/atom_intro.html
Periodic Table of Elements
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/elem_intro.html
Chemical Reactions
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/react_intro.html
READWORKS.ORG
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passages and question sets.
Chemistry: Atoms and Molecules
Short non-fiction article with questions.
http://www.readworks.org/modal/nojs/pdf/238075
Matter is Everywhere!
Non-fiction reading passage with question set.
http://www.readworks.org/modal/nojs/pdf/237728
Scholastics Studyjams.com
www.studyjams.com
Each video has an essential question and vocabulary
for students to answer after watching.
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Atoms: Protons, Neutrons, & Electrons
Vocabulary: nucleus, proton, neutron, and electron
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/scien
ce/matter/atoms.htm
Periodic Table
Vocabulary: solid, liquid, gas, element, compound, and
metal
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/scien
ce/matter/periodic-table.htm
Energy & Matter
Vocabulary: kinetic energy, potential energy, chemical
energy, electrical energy, mechanical energy, and
thermal energy
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/scien
ce/matter/energy-and-matter.htm
6.P.2.2
Digital Resources
Explain the effect of heat on
The Effect of Heat on the Movement of Atoms
the motion of atoms through
a description of what
happens to particles during a How atoms and molecules are affected by heat.
https://www.mansfieldct.org/Schools/MMS/staff/han
change in phase.
d/atomsheat.htm
Energy appears in different
forms. Heat energy is in the
disorderly motion of
molecules. Atoms and
molecules are perpetually in
motion. Increased
temperature means greater
average energy of motion so
most substances expand
when heated. Most
substances can exist as a
solid, liquid or gas depending
on temperature.
Heat
http://www.explainthatstuff.com/heat.html
Changing Matter
Site is interactive and explains how heat affects
matter.
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client
_ftp/ks3/science/changing_matter/index.htm
Physical and Chemical Properties and Changes
Worksheet
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Objective:
The student will understand
atoms move faster and
spread apart when heated.
http://www.mayfieldschools.org/Downloads/Phys%20
and%20Chem%20Properties%20and%20Changes%20a
nd%20KEY.pdf
Essential Question(s)?
How does heat affect the
motion of atoms?
Worksheet Physical and Chemical Changes
http://hs.stdoms.org/ourpages/auto/2014/6/3/46312
753/Physical%20v%20Chemical%20Practice%20with%
20Answer%20Key.pdf
The melting point of a solid
is 24.90C. As heat is added to
melt the solid, what happens
to the particles?
Scholastics Studyjams.com
www.studyjams.com
Each video has an essential question and vocabulary
for students to answer after watching.
Properties of Matter
Vocabulary: weight, matter, volume, mass, and density
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/scien
ce/index.htm?topic_id=matter
Solid, Liquid, & Gas
Vocabulary: solid, liquid, gas, matter, evaporation, and
condensation
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/scien
ce/matter/solids-liquids-gases.htm
States of Matter
http://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-states-ofmatter/
Bill Nye the Science Guy – States of Matter full video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWCmWJqWpn8
READWORKS.ORG
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passages and question sets.
Chemistry: An Introduction to Chemistry
http://www.readworks.org/modal/nojs/pdf/238067
6.P.2.3
Compare the physical
properties of pure
substances that are
independent of the amount
of matter present including
density, melting point,
boiling point, and solubility
to properties that are
dependent on the amount of
matter present to include
volume, mass, and weight.
Compare the physical
properties of pure
substances that are
independent of the amount
of matter present including
density, melting point,
boiling point and solubility
to properties that are
dependent on the amount of
matter present to include
volume, mass and weight.
Internet Resources
The Properties Matter – Mr. Causey explains the
physical and chemical properties of matter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4pQQQNwy30
Chemical Changes and Physical Changes video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCbqjs-pqJo
Melting and Boiling Point
Site provides text and links to chemistry concepts.
http://www.ducksters.com/science/melting_and_boili
ng.php
Evaluate: Mass, Volume and Density video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnBQ6vIutDM
What is density? Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE8I_M2pyg8
Bill Nye the Science Guy – Chemical Reactions Full
Video
Objective:
The students will understand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rtcf6Pjahec
that density, melting point,
boiling point, and solubility
do not change based on the
amount of matter present.
Essential Question(s)?
How are the physical
properties used to compare
pure substances?
Mass, Volume, and Density Worksheet
http://blog.wsd.net/domosher/files/2014/11/M.V.D.WS.pdf
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What is an example of a
property of matter that can
be observed without
changing the identity of the
matter? (The ability of iron
to rust.)
Scholastics Studyjams.com
www.studyjams.com
Each video has an essential question and vocabulary
for students to answer after watching.
Physical & Chemical Changes of Matter
Vocabulary: matter and property
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/scien
ce/matter/changes-of-matter.htm
Elements & Compounds
Vocabulary: element, compound, and symbol
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/scien
ce/matter/elements-and-compounds.htm
READWORKS.ORG
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Sign in and use the titles of the following reading
passages and question sets.
Everyday Compound or Poison?
http://www.readworks.org/modal/nojs/pdf/241680
Talk About Dense
http://www.readworks.org/modal/nojs/pdf/230873