Science 4.5
Matter and energy. The student knows that matter has measurable physical properties and those properties determine how matter is classified, changed, and used. The student is expected to:
- (1) measure, compare, and contrast physical properties
of matter, including mass, volume, states (solid, liquid, gas), temperature,
magnetism, and the ability to sink or float; and
- (A) compare and contrast a variety of mixtures, including solutions.
- Plus Plan
Knowing Matters!
A 60-minute lesson in which students will explore how knowledge of states of matter and their changes can help inform practices and decision making.
- Plus Plan
Going, Going, Gone!
A 60-minute lesson in which students will recognize that substances exist in different states depending on the temperature.
- Plus Plan
Gases
A 60-minute lesson in which students will observe that gases have mass and take up space.
- Plus Plan
Liquids
A 60-minute lesson in which students will identify the observable characteristics of liquids and how they behave in different ways.
- Plus Plan
Solids
A 60-minute lesson in which students will identify the observable characteristics of solids and how they behave in different ways.
- Plus Plan
Matter Matters!
A 60-minute lesson designed to introduce students to key terms and concepts related to matter and states of matter.
- Plus Plan
What's the Matter?
A 60-minute lesson designed to activate students' prior knowledge of solids, liquids, and gases.