Matter Unit Card
Name:___________________________
SAGE Notes: An electric scale was on the SAGE vs a triple beam balance
USTA ideas for 2014—the shape of things, diffusion activity, density of a gas
Stuff from USTA
Diffusion Activity- basically the same lab we already have, it’s just a little more inquiry. How can you change
the diffusion rate?
Done by end of 1st quarter
State Core
Alignment
St. 1
Ob.1.a.d.e.
I Can Statement
I can recognize that atoms are too small to see. I
can describe the limitations of using models to
represent atoms. I can investigate and report how
our knowledge of the structure of matter has been
developed over time.
Learning Activities
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Atoms: Smaller Than You Think!
Cut to the Size of an Atom
TED ED Atoms
6 Wise Guys
Atomic Models
Ted Ed full clip
perfect model wksht
Bill Nye Clip on the distance of the
electrons from nucleus
Atom Cut Out
act out atomic structure
nuclear app to show electrons
moving around the nucleus
paper plate atoms to figure out what
makes an atom a certain atom
Atom’s Family Album
Bending Water
Atomic math challenge
Solid, Liquid, Gas Foldable
Phase Action Heroes
States of Matter Graphic Organizer
Poem about solids, liquids, gasses
Oobleck Activity
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Marshmallow Activity
What am I made of?
Making molecules
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Atoms verses Molecules
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St. 1
Ob.1.c
***talk
about this
next week
9/20
I can diagram the arrangement of particles in the
physical states of matter.
St. 1
Ob.1.b.
I can relate atoms to molecules.
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St. 1
Ob.3.a
I can identify evidence that particles are in constant
motion.
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similes
Diffusion Demo
Colorful Milk instead of diffusion in a
dish USTA
Dry Ice and Water Demo
Matter Unit Card
St. 1
Ob.3.b.c.
I can compare the motion of particles at various
temperatures by measuring changes in the volume
of gases, liquids, and solids. I can design and conduct
an experiment investigation the diffusion of
particles.
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St. 1
Ob.3.d.e.
I can formulate and test a hypothesis on the
relationship between temperature and motion. I
can describe the impact of expansion and
contraction of solid materials on the design of
building, highways, and other structures.
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Speed of Diffusion
Film Canister Rockets
http://www.sciencebob.com/experim
ents/filmrocket.php USTA instead of
speed of diffusion (gobstopper as
backup)
Adding Heat Demo
Atoms in Motion App
Balloon in freezer
Marshmallow in Microwave
Ivory Soap in the Microwave USTA
Mylar Balloon slightly deflated with
hair blow dryer to pump it up
Crush Can Demo
Act out temp up motion up volume
up
look around you
Pictures of Expansion and Contraction
ball and ring activity
can you explain it mason jar demo
Can You Explain It?
Science Court Video: Particles