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Matter Is Made of Tiny Particles Lesson PlanMatter Is Made of Tiny Particles Lesson Plan
Publisher
American Chemical Society
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Grade
5th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
1 hr
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Scientific Equipment
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Year
2019
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Matter Is Made of Tiny Particles

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  • Matter Is Made of Tiny Particles (.html)
  • Student Activity Sheet (.pdf)
  • Student Reading (.pdf)
  • Teacher Background (.pdf)
  • Connections to NGSS (.pdf)
  • Matter is Made of Tiny Particles
  • Animation: Particles of a Solid - Hammer and Nail
  • Animation: Particles of a Gas in a Bottle
  • Animation: Observing Gas in a Bottle
  • Animation: Particles of a Liquid in a Bottle
  • Animation: Solid, Liquid, and Gas State Diving Expo
  • Animation: How Small Art Atoms?
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Believe in the invisible and convince the class that tiny particles exist even if they can't see them! A thorough lesson investigates all phases of matter and provides pupils hands-on experiences that demonstrate that all matter is made of tiny particles. The lesson is the first in an Inquiry to Action series consisting of 16 parts.

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Concepts

matter, states of matter, atoms, molecules, solids, liquids, gases

Instructional Ideas

  • Following the activity, have pupils sort different materials based on the closeness of their particles

Classroom Considerations

  • Review safety precautions prior to the activity
  • Expects a basic understanding of the phases of matter

Pros

  • Includes a student activity sheet
  • Offers ideas for extending the lesson

Cons

  • None

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