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States of Matter
In this matter learning exercise, learners read a chart that uses water to show the three most common states of matter. Students review the properties of solids. This learning exercise has 2 graphic organizers and 8 fill in the blank...
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States of Matter
In this states of matter instructional activity, learners read about the changes in energy for matter to go from one state to another state. They complete a chart for each state of matter and identify the shape, the volume, its...
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Classification of Matter
In this classification of matter activity, students answer 5 questions about the composition of matter, solutions, colloids and suspensions, and the properties and changes of matter.
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The Discovery of Fullerenes
Carbon is the most common element on earth, so the innovative discovery of a new type of carbon molecule won the 1996 Nobel Prize. In the ready-to-go lesson, scholars learn about C60 and how it has opened up the entire area of...
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Chapter 3 Worksheet Matter
For this matter worksheet, students answer ten questions about matter including the phase of matter, mixtures and how they are different from compounds, the physical and chemical properties of matter and the difference between...
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The Properties of Matter
In this science worksheet, middle schoolers read passages and derive the meaning from them to answer three key questions related to mass and weight.
Illustrative Mathematics
Should We Send Out a Certificate?
Fred thinks his test score is high enough to earn him a certificate. Given the mean and standard deviation, use properties of normal distributions to calculate Fred's percentile ranking and see if he is right. Consider having your class...
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Magnetic Fields Matter
Help your young scientists learn which materials are affected by magnetic fields with an activity that presents the information about different types of materials — diamagnetic, paramagnetic, and ferromagnetic — and their interaction...
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Observing and Identifying Matter
For this observing and identifying matter worksheet, students use a cookie in a bag and list 10 different descriptions of the cookie. They draw and label their cookie and given the cookie in the bag to their teacher who mixes all the...
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Name that metal!
Learners have to have had some experience with metals prior to using this worksheet. They are given five properties common to five different metals. They create or use a dichotomous key to identify the five mystery metals. Tip: This...
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Matter: All That "Stuff"
In this chemistry learning exercise, students learn about matter, including atoms, electrons, protons, neutrons, compounds and chemical properties. They use this information to answer the 10 questions on the learning exercise. The...
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Evidence of Chemical Change
In this chemical change worksheet, young scholars conduct 4 experiments set up around the room. They follow the instructions at each station for each experiment and list the physical properties and observe any changes at each station....
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States of Matter and Gas Laws
In this matter activity, students review the states of matter and the gas law formulas and equations. Students then complete 7 multiple choice questions and 6 problems.
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The Chemistry of Ice Cream
For this chemistry of ice cream worksheet, students investigate colligative properties and how they affect freezing points while making ice cream. Students answer short answer questions to determine if freezing is an endothermic or...
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Science – Using Materials: Different Materials
In this materials and properties worksheet, students examine the names of 15 objects. Students identify the material each of the objects is made of their properties. An answer bank in included.
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Matter and Change
For this matter and change worksheet, students answer 24 questions on topics such as elements, compounds, mixtures and chemical reactions. Students answer questions about the properties of matter such as their physical state and shape....
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Changing Sugar
In this chemical and physical change worksheet, students use a sugar cube and observe its physical properties both when it is whole and after it is crushed. They heat the sugar cube and record 5 properties of the matter while being...
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Matter and the Periodic Table Chemical Families and Periodic Trends
Is assembling the periodic table as simple as Tetris? Scholars arrange colored cards into a logical order and then make connections to the arrangement of the periodic table. Hands-on activities include adding trend arrows and analyzing...
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No Shadow of Doubt
Fifth graders must use a pencil to draw in the shadows they think will be formed by a house, a greenhouse, and a tree. The sun is behind each of these objects, and an open field is in front of them. That's where pupils draw their...
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Mass vs. Weight
Why do you weigh more in space? Each individual in your class explores this question and others as they determine the mass and weight of different objects using two types of scales. They perform conversions and discuss their...
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Describing the Physical World
In this physical world worksheet, learners review concepts relating to the chemical and physical properties of matter, density of matter, and if matter is a solid, liquid, or gas. This worksheet has 9 terms in a word puzzle, 4 true or...
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Chemical and Physical Changes Lab
In this chemical and physical change instructional activity, students conduct a variety of experiments with unknown solutions and make observations. Students determine if the properties of the solutions have changed and if there is...
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To stretch or not to stretch
Hands-on is the best way to play. Learners read a graph that shows the force needed to stretch a rubber band. They do this and then participate in a simple experiment where they create coiled springs with wire. They work to determine how...
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Physical and Chemical Properties
For this properties worksheet, learners write the correct term in the spaces beside each definition. Then, students unscramble the letters in the boxes to answer a riddle.