Matter Children’s Book Project

SPS2: Students will explore the nature of matter, its classifications, and its system for naming types of matter.

Objective: To develop a deeper understanding of the classification of matter.

Task: Your assignment is to create a child's book on matter. (Create the book with young kids, ages 3-8, in mind.) Your bookshould include the following:

•Definition of matter.

•Description of the three (3) states of matter with examples.

•Description of the two (2) classifications of matter with examples.

•Description of physical properties and changes with examples.

•Description of chemical properties and changes with examples.

Your book must be complete, neat, colorful and attractive. It must be able to catch the attention of a young child; color is a great tool to accomplish this. In addition, you must include a cover page with a picture and creative title. You will also need to include several pictures throughout your book. Books should be between 4-8 pages (front and back). Be sure to include your name and class period on your book as well. Your children’s book will be graded using the following rubric so be sure to cover each assigned topic.

Content / Content / 20 points / 15 points / 10 points / 5 points
Definition and States of matter / Define Matter
  • Solid
  • Liquid
  • Gas
/ Excellent: Descriptions and examples are clear, complete, and accurate. / Good: Descriptions and examples are complete and accurate. / Fair:
Descriptions and examples are incomplete and/or inaccurate. / Poor:
Descriptions and examples are missing.
Classification of Matter / Pure Substances
  • Element
  • Compound
Mixtures
  • Heterogeneous
  • Homogeneous
/ Excellent: Descriptions and examples are clear, complete, and accurate. / Good: Descriptions and examples are complete and accurate. / Fair:
Descriptions and examples are incomplete and/or inaccurate. / Poor:
Descriptions and examples are missing.
Physical Properties and Changes / Physical Properties
  • Density
  • Melting point
  • Boiling point
/ Excellent: Descriptions and examples are clear, complete, and accurate. / Good: Descriptions and examples are complete and accurate. / Fair:
Descriptions and examples are incomplete and/or inaccurate. / Poor:
Descriptions and examples are missing.
Chemical Properties and Changes / Chemical properties
  • Flammability
  • Reactivity
/ Excellent: Descriptions and examples are clear, complete, and accurate. / Good: Descriptions and examples are complete and accurate. / Fair:
Descriptions and examples are incomplete and/or inaccurate. / Poor:
Descriptions and examples are missing.

Total _____/ 80

Appearance / Excellent / Good / Poor
Cover with Creative Title / 5 / 3 / 1
Pictures/Illustrations / 5
minimum of 10 / 3
minimum of 6 / 1
minimum of 2
Neatness/Organization / 5 / 3 / 1
Use of Color / 5 / 3 / 1

Total Score _____/ 100

Children’s Matter Book Projects are due Tuesday, May 20th

You may present your project on the day of your final exam for 10 extra credit points.