Properties of Matter Resource Book, Grades 5-8

Discover what matter is and what it isn't. Our resource breaks down the physical and chemical properties of matter to make it more accessible to students. Start off by identifying matter as atoms, particles and molecules. Then, explore the three states of matter: solid, liquid and gas. Determine whether something is transparent, opaque or translucent. List three physical changes and three chemical changes that could happen in the kitchen. Conduct an experiment to see chemical change in action. Describe the steps necessary when separating a mixture. Experiment with photosynthesis, an important chemical change. Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy and STEAM initiatives, additional hands-on experiments, crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.

Key Features :

i : Discover what matter is, and is not. Learn about and the difference between a mixture and a solution. Chocked full with hands – on activities to understand the various physical and chemical changes to matter.
ii : Our resource provides ready-to-use information and activities for remedial students using simplified language and vocabulary.
iii : Written to grade these science concepts are presented in a way that makes them more accessible to students and easier to understand.
iv : Our resource is jam-packed with experiments, reading passages, and activities all for students in grades 5 to 8.
v : Color mini posters and answer key included and can be used effectively for test prep and your whole-class.
vi : All of our content is aligned to your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy and STEM initiatives.