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ABACUS 01-SCPS-30
PASS CSPHYSCI1.3
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3:
Structure and Properties of Matter
All matter is made up of atoms. Its structure is made up of repeating patterns and has characteristic properties.
Objectives:
- Characteristic Properties: Matter has characteristic properties, such as boiling points, melting points, and density, which distinguish pure substances and can be used to separate one substance from another.
Time Range:
3rd Quarter; 2 weeks
Suggested Teaching Strategies:
Chapters 16 & 17
- Students will define related vocabulary terms; use pre-reading guides to introduce them to the text; and fill in guided outline during class discussion.
- Students identify an unknown metal based on its density.
- Reinforce student understanding of physical properties of substances using a variety of worksheets and activities.
Aligned Resources:
- Core Lab 13: Properties of Solids (CPO Investigation 17.1) - Density Lab
- Other Labs and Activities:
- How is Matter Measured (CPO Investigation 16.2) ' optional: find % sugar in gum
- Melting Ice Lab (CPO Investigation 16.3)
- Density Column Lab (CPO Investigation 17.2)
- Buoyancy of Fluids (CPO Investigation 17.3) - Aluminum Foil Boat Lab
- Demonstration - Viscosity of Fluids (CPO Investigation 17.4)
- Demonstration - Density of Coke vs. Diet Coke
- Optional - students may construct a cubic decimeter or cubic centimeter
- Various worksheets and activities available.
Revision Date:
August 2006
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