Dear Families, 

 

 We are currently studying "Matter and How it Changes" found in Chapter 13 of our textbook.  Students have completed their vocabulary flashcards.  There is a vocabulary practice quiz, and a graded vocab quiz.  There will also be a Chapter 13 test.

 

Lesson 1: Physical Properties of Matter

Mass, Volume, Density, Pressure, Surface Tension 

 

Here is a video to help explain Changes in Matter:http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/matter/changes-of-matter.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKrIqIiKUtI

Mass: How much matter something has

Use the virtual scales to find items mass http://202.77.125.132/hmsc/repository/math/content/iTools_Primary/measurement.swf

Use the link to create soup and work on measurement:

http://mrnussbaum.com/soup-play

Load the boat using weight and length:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks1/maths/length_and_weight/play/

 

Lesson 2:Elements, Compounds and Mixtures

mixture, solution, suspension, colloid

 

Here are some videos to explain Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures

Click here to watch a video on Elements and Compounds

Clickhere to watch a video on Mixtures

Here are some activities to prepare you for Lesson 2:

Chemical mixup

Rags to Riches: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures

Colloid, Suspensions, Solutions

 

Lesson 3: Chemical Properties of Matter

 

Lesson 4: Acids and Bases

acid, base, indicator, pH Scale

Click here to watch a video on Acids and Bases

 

 

 

Click here to play the Chapter 13 Jeopardy Review Game.

Click here to try the virtual pH lab. 

Click here to do a virtual Cabbage Juice lab. 

Our next chapter will be about Electricity.  Click here to learn about electrical safety.

 

 Remember if there are any questions, please contact me!  Thanks for your time!  :)

 

 

Mrs. Troutman