We are learning to understand that all matter is made up of small particles called atoms. (PS-6-1)
We are looking for observable and measurable properties of atoms and matter:
 Atoms are too small to be seen.
 Atoms and matter take up space (volume).
 Atoms and matter have mass.
 Atoms and matter have weight.
 Atoms and matter have density.
 Atoms and matter are in constant motion.
ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY:
Mass
Volume
LAB(S)
(Challenge
question)
Density
Matter
Properties(physical)
WE HAVE CONCLUDED THAT…
SUPPORTING
TEXT
*All matter is made of atoms which are too small to be seen.
Properties of
Matter Lab (bags)
Popcorn Lab
(2 equal cups)
*Matter can be described by properties. (Shape, texture, size, color…)
*Same volume = different mass, because of density.
*Same mass = different volume, because of density.
*Matter -Anything that has mass and volume
Green Basket Lab
(4 blocks)
*Mass -Amount of matter in an object (not affected by gravity) - grams
Density Layering
Lab
*M/V = Density -How tightly packed the atoms are
Is Air Matter?
(balloon)
*Water has a density of 1.00
- less than 1.00 will float in water
- more than 1.00 will sink in water
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*Volume -Amount of space an object takes up - milliliters
*Weight -Measurement of the force of gravity
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E11
We are learning to understand that changes of state can be explained by a model of matter composed of atoms and/or molecules that
are in motion. (PS-6-2)
We are looking for substances to change states (solids >liquid>gases>liquids>solids). During these changes the atoms or
molecules do not change structure (physical change) and mass is conserved (stay the same).
We are looking for molecules to change structure, often through collision, which creates a new substance (a chemical change).
.
ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY:
Solid
Liquid
Melting Point
Gas
Physical Change
States/Phases of Matter
Freezing Point
Boiling Point
LAB(S)
(Challenge
question)
Orchard Teacher Video
of Physical and
Chemical Changes
Rubber band Book with
Venn Diagram
States of Matter
PowerPoint
Notecard Lab
Diaper Lab
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WE HAVE CONCLUDED THAT…
States/Phases of Matter
*Solid-definite shape and volume, atoms are close together
*Liquid-definite volume, take shape of container, atoms in between
*Gas-no definite shape or volume, atoms are far apart
Physical Change-Change in size, shape, or state
Can be reversed. Nothing new has been created; same substance
Tearing Paper is an example of a physical change.
Boiling Point-point at which a liquid changes to a gas
Melting Point-point at which a solid changes to a liquid
Freezing Point-point at which a liquid changes to a solid
SUPPORTING
TEXT
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We are learning to understand that changes of state can be explained by a model of matter composed of atoms and/or molecules that
are in motion. (PS-6-2)
We are looking for thermal energy (the total amount of kinetic energy) as a measure of the motion of atoms and molecules in a
substance.
We are looking for changes in thermal energy to be indicated when there is a temperature change.
ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY:
Thermal Energy
LAB(S)
(Challenge
question)
Heat
Temperature
WE HAVE CONCLUDED THAT…
*Temperature-measurement of the amount of heat in matter,
measured in degrees
Heat Energy Chart
Balloon and the Bottle
video
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*Heat-total energy given off by vibration of molecules
*Thermal Energy-total amount of kinetic energy (movement)
SUPPORTING
TEXT