Unit 2- Matter

Georgia Performance Standards:

SC1 – Students will analyze the nature of matter and its classifications.

b. Identify substances based on chemical and physical properties.

By the end of this unit, I should be able to:

  1. Classify substances into 4 types of matter.
  2. Compare and contrast elements and compounds.
  3. Differentiate between physical and chemical changes.
  4. Describe physical and chemical properties of various elements.
  5. Compare and contrast homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures
  6. Describe at least 2 methods for separating mixtures based on physical properties.
  7. Design and perform an experiment to successfully separate a mixture a mixture of 4 substances.

Day / Agenda
1 / Warm Up - Give an example of a solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. Notes - States of Matter CW #1- Draw a model of each state of matter, showing the atoms and their relation to each other in each state. Notes - Physical vs. Chemical Properties and Changes CW #2- Physical vs Chemical Properties and Changes T.O.D.- Group the pictures into physical or chemical properties/changes
2 / Warm Up - Give 3 examples of a physical change and 3 examples of a chemical change. Notes - Pure Substances: Elements and Compounds Project: Element Posters T.O.D. - Give 3 interesting facts you learned about your element today while researching.
3 / Warm Up - Fill in the Venn diagram comparing and contrasting elements and compounds. Notes- Mixtures and Separation Methods CW #3 - Pure Substances vs. Mixtures CW #4 - Design your own experiment - With your partner, investigate the properties of 4 substances and develop a procedure to separate a mixture made from the 4 substances. Closing - Share your procedure with another group and discuss differences.
4 / Warm Up- How will you be safe in lab today? Give examples. Lab: Separation Challenge - Using your teacher-approved procedure, attempt to separate your mixture of 4 substances. Review for Unit 2 Quiz on Matter- Complete the graphic Organizer for Matter T.O.D. - Compare your group's results with another group. Discuss any differences.
5 / Warm Up- Quick Q & A Review Read article, "Recycling Aluminum" and respond to question. Quiz: Matter

Warm Ups

Day 1 – Give an example of a solid, liquid, gas, and plasma.

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Day 2- Give 3 examples of a physical changes and 3 examples of chemical changes.

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Day 3 – Fill the Venn diagram by comparing and contrasting elements and compounds.

Day 4 – How will you be safe in lab today? Give 2 examples.

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Day 5 – Quick Review – Write down any questions you might have before the quiz.

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Day 2- Give 3 interesting facts you learned about your element.

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Day 3 – What were some differences between your group and the other group’s procedures.

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Day 4 – Compare your group results with another group.

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