Physical Science

Unit: Matter

Grant Stock
High School Principal
Crane, MO

Instructional Goals: 

1 Distinguish between homogeneous and heterogeneous materials.  

2 Differentiate between elements, compounds, and mixtures.

       (Strand 1 Concept A, c)

3 Differentiate between physical and chemical changes.

       (Strand 1 Concept G, a)

4 Be able to list evidences that a chemical reaction has occurred.

      (Strand 1 Concept G, a)

5 Explain the uses of physical and chemical changes to separate mixtures and compounds.

      (Strand 1 Concept A, a)

6 Distinguish between solvent and solute in a solution.  

7 Recognize examples of extensive and intensive properties

      (Strand 1 Concept G, a) 
 

 

                                                Total points   _____ 

Student Signature________________________________  Date_________  

Parent Signature________________________________  Date_________ (5 points)

C Layer Assignments

      Objective 1: Distinguish between homogeneous and heterogeneous materials

1. Find ten things around the room that you can classify. 5 need to be homogeneous and five need to be heterogeneous ( 3points)
2. Draw a picture of two homogeneous substances and two heterogeneous substances. (3 points)

      Goal 2: Differentiate between elements, compounds, and mixtures

3. Watch a video on compounds elements and solutions and take notes. (5 points)
4. Make up an organizational chart showing how matter is classified. Use the following terms; matter, materials, substance, mixture, heterogeneous, homogeneous, element, compound. (3points)

      Goal 3: Differentiate between physical and chemical changes

5. Make a note card with at least 5 examples of a physical change and 5 examples of a chemical change. (3 points)
6. Find an article on the internet and do a paragraph summary of the article. Include the URL. (3points)

      Goal 4: Be able to list evidences that a chemical reaction has occurred.

7. Do a power point that explains the different signs of chemical reactions and give some examples. (5 points)
8. Come up with some sort of saying or acrostic to remember the significant figure rules.

(3 points)

      Goal 5: Explain the uses of physical and chemical changes to separate mixtures and compounds

9. List 5 substances you could separate using a physical or chemical reaction and tell me what property of the materials you would use to separate them. (3 points)

      Goal 6: Distinguish between solvent and solute in a solution.

10. Give me 10 examples of a solutions and tell me which is the solvent and which is the solute. (3points)

      Goal 7: Recognize examples of extensive and intensive properties

11. Make a note card with the 3 extensive properties and at least 10 intensive properties. Draw a picture by each one to help you remember what they are. (5 points)

Chapter Work

12. Do packet for matter. (15 points)
13. Do a cross word puzzle using at least ten of the definitions from this chapter. (5 points)
14. Take notes from lecture. (3 points per goal)
15. Do definition worksheet for chapter or flash cards. (5 points)

 

B Layer Assignments

1. Determine the identity of 4 unknown substances by finding some of their physical properties and then looking them up on the internet to see what matches. (15 points)
2. Determine the density of 5 objects you are given in class. (15 points)
3. Make a board game that incorporates all seven goals from this unit.  (8 points)
4. Perform 5 chemical reactions and tell what signs were given that made you believe a chemical reaction had taken place. You must get approval from teacher on the reactions before you perform them. (8 points)

A Layer Assignments

1. Should we add Fluorine to our water supply? (8 points)
2. Should humans be consuming (using up) our earths materials? (8 points)

 
 

• To get a B you must earn the points as well as do at least 2 assignments in the B category.

 

• To get an A you must earn the points as well as do at least 2 assignments in the B category and 1 assignments in the A category.