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What's the Matter? (Living and Non-Living Things) Lesson PlanWhat's the Matter? (Living and Non-Living Things) Lesson Plan
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What's the Matter? (Living and Non-Living Things)

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Understand how chemical reactions recombine atoms to create the "chemicals of life". An experiment, showing the basic chemical reactions of an iron nail or a match, helps young children start their understanding of permanent changes.

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chemical properties, chemical reactions

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chemical reactions, biological systems, chemical properties, basic chemical reactions, science
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1st - 2nd
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Science
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