Physical Science

Unit 1: Introduction to Physical Science

Is you desk moving?

Monday:

Objectives:Define matter and describe its major properties

Compare the properties of the four states of matter in terms of the arrangement and movement of particles.

Give specific examples of the states of matter

Activity:Matter/Non matter T chart

Video:Phases of matter- Unites Streaming

Tuesday:

Objectives: Define matter and describe its major properties

Compare the properties of the four states of matter in terms of the arrangement and movement of particles.

Give specific examples of the states of matter

Activity:States of Matter Webquest

Wednesday

Objectives: Define matter and describe its major properties

Compare the properties of the four states of matter in terms of the arrangement and movement of particles.

Give specific examples of the states of matter

Discussion:States of matter, Particle arrangement

Activity:Venn Diagram or foldable

Thursday:

Objectives:Compare the properties of the four states of matter in terms of the arrangement and movement of particles.

Activity:Building models of the states of matter

HW:States of matter review WS

Study for Celebration

Friday:

Objectives:Demonstrate an understanding of the states of matter through a Celebration.

Activity:Smart Board Review

HW: TBA

Physical Science

Classification of Matter

Phases of Matter Video Questions

  1. List the four states of matter.
  1. What are two characteristics of solids?
  1. What are two characteristics of liquids?
  1. What is viscosity?
  1. What are two characteristics of gases?
  1. What does Boyle’s Law state?
  1. What does Charles’ Law state?
  1. What is the 4th state of matter?
  1. Describe matter in the plasma state.
  1. What common household item contains plasma?
  1. ______contains more energy than solids.
  1. ______contains more energy than liquids.
  1. Taking away or adding ______causes a phase change to occur.
  1. ______: matter changing its state or phase.
  1. ______: changing from a solid to a liquid.
  1. ______: temperature at which a solid changes to a liquid.
  1. What is the melting point of ice?
  1. ______: process of a liquid changing to a gas.
  1. ______: process of a liquid changing to a gas at its boiling point.
  1. What is the boiling point of water?
  1. ______: vaporization that occurs at the surface of liquid.
  1. ______: process of a gas changing to a liquid.
  1. ______: process of a liquid changing to a solid.
  1. ______: temperature at which a liquid becomes a solid.
  1. What is the freezing point of water?
  1. ______: process of a solid changing to a gas without becoming a liquid.
  1. Give an example of #26.

Name: ______

Date: ______

Period: ______

Physical Science Honors

Classification of matter

States of Matter Webquest

1. Use the following website to fill in the table below.

Shape / Describe molecule movement
Solid
Liquid
Gas

2. Click on the following link to fill in the table below.

Volume
Solid
Liquid
Gas
  1. Use the following link to help draw a picture showing the particle arrangements of each state.
Solid / Liquid / Gas
  1. There are actually five states of matter. What are the five states of matter?

Unit II: Composition and Classification of Matter

States of Matter

Complete the table by placing a check mark “” in the correct column.

Characteristics of Phases of Matter / Solids / Liquids / Gases / Plasma
Has a definite shape and a definite volume
Has no definite shape, but has definite volume
Has no definite shape and no definite volume
Particles close together, but flow freely
Particles closely packed and do not change position
Particles expand to fill available space
Exits naturally only in stars
Will take the shape of any container
Most occur as crystals
Most common form of matter in universe