Properties of Matter UnitWeek 30

Directions1.Prepare your desk for science.• Science notebook

2.Use voice level 2 (conversation) discuss the following question:

• Review your physical properties notes. How do we measure the volume of liquids and solids? What if the solid is in a strange shape?

If you have a signed rubric, bring it to me!

Targets & Warm UpTargets:• Students will observe and measure physical

properties to identify matter.

Warm Up: Review your physical properties notes. How do we measure the volume of liquids and solids? What if the solid is in a strange shape?

Physical Properties

What is a physical property?• A physical property is any property of matter

that can be measured or observed.• Physical properties can be tested when

matter changes but does not turn into different matter.

We will focus on….ColorShape

TextureLengthWidthMass

Volume

Units ListLength/Width/Height• mm = millimeter • cm = centimeter• m = meter

Mass• g = grams• kg = kilograms

Volume (liquids and odd - shaped solids)

• mL = milliliter• L = liter

Volume (solids only)• mm3 = cubic millimeter• cm3 = cubic centimeter• m3 = cubic meter

Your items(You will observe/measure only 3)

6 items1. Tile2. Rock3. Marker

4. Eraser 5. Gem6. Knife

Stations6 stations• 2 for color, shape, texture, length & width– Rulers

• 2 for mass – Balances and masses

• 2 for volume– Rulers– Calculators– Graduated cylinders (small & large)– Cup of water– Tissues (for cleaning up spills)

Logistics

• There are 3 items that you will observe today.• You will work with your table to observe and measure

three items.• Another group will observe and measure a different three

items.

• Tables 1 to 3 will rotate through tables 1 to 3.• Break into 2 groups

• Tables 4 to 6 will rotate through tables 4 to 6.• Break into 2 groups

Directions1. Sit at your station. Look at the sign to see what

properties you will observe/measure. Read the reminders.

2. Work together as a table group to observe/measure the ________ item. Record your answers for the ______ item.

• FIRST• SECOND• THIRD

3. Finished early?– Finish recording data from a previous station– Open a science textbook and read pg. 322 – 327. You

may also read pg. 318-321 if you finish early.

Reminders

• Share and work together with your tablemates.– Give everyone a chance to measure/observe different

items.• Work quickly but carefully.• Label your answers with UNITS!

Wrap Up Activity

Share and record missing data.

Targets (Revisited)

• Students will observe and measure physical properties to identify matter.

Homework

Subject Homework Due DateScience Matter Quiz (particles &

properties)Thursday