Matter
Unit
Judy Murray
New Braunfels, TX.
Name: ______________
Advisory: _____________
Due Date: _______________
Section C: Must choose
4 assignments to move to section II. You must read the text
book chapter on Matter (B8 – B39).
- Listen to the lecture
on matter. Take notes.
- Listen to the lecture
on atoms/molecules. Take notes.
- Listen to the lecture
on physical/chemical changes. Take notes.
- Draw an example of
an atom and a molecule. Since this is an art project, it needs
to have a lot of artistic detail.
- Watch the Bill Nye video
on Matter (to be shown on a specific day _____________). Write
two paragraphs about what you learned from the video.
- Make a “T” chart with
matter and non matter items.
- Write a poem, song,
or rap about matter. Five vocabulary words from the chapter
must be included in the poem. (min. 10 lines)
- Create a vocabulary
flip book for the words in this unit.
- Complete a three circle
Venn diagram for the states of matter.
- Complete Changing an
Atom worksheet. You will need to look up the words “ion” and
“isotope”.
- Answer questions 1-5
on pg. B41.
Section B: Choose 1 assignment
Set up and conduct one
of the following experiments.
Complete lab sheet. Scientific
process must be followed.
- Complete Molecules
on the Move experiment.
- Complete Atoms or
Molecules experiment.
- Complete Suspensions
and Solutions experiment.
Section A: Choose 1 assignment
- Write a one page story
from the point of view of a molecule that is having energy
applied to it.
- Write about steps that
should be taken to ensure fire safety in your home. Explain
how different types of substance can form chemical reactions
and accelerate fires. You may contact the local fire department
to get additional information.
- Research the scientist
Dmitri Mendeleev. Write a one page paper about his classification
of the elements.
- Go to the following
website: www.chem4kids.com/matter/index/html.
Read through the sections on Matter, Elements, and Atoms.
Use this information to make a presentation to the class.
The presentations should include a visual and should be at
least 3 to 5 minutes. You should also be prepared to dress
up like a scientist to give your presentation.
Parent Signature: _____________________
Dr Kathie Nunley
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