Earth Day
Earth Day is held on the same day each year, April 22nd. This year’s theme is Planets vs. Plastics, which is chosen annually by EarthDay.org. With Earth Day being this upcoming Monday, it creates an ideal opportunity to introduce the Earth Day theme and continue students’ understanding of this theme throughout the week!
Properties Of Matter, Part 1
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Video: Properties Of Matter, Part 1
Come join us in the 'matter kitchen' as we learn that our entire world is made of matter, including things we don't see, such as the air we breathe. We learn to use our five senses to identify the properties of an object—size, weight, shape, color, and temperature. Students identify some of the tools used to measure the properties of matter. Finally, we learn that matter has mass and takes up space and that it can exist in different states—solids, liquids, or gases.
Student Application
Come join us in the "matter kitchen" as we learn that our entire world is made of matter.
Learning Objectives
- Students will understand that all objects everywhere, those you can see and even those you cannot see, are made up of matter.
- Students will realize that not all matter is the same. Some objects are alike, and some are different.
- Students will know the five senses that aid us in learning more about matter: se...
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Supporting Activities
- Before viewing the video
- Bring several objects (solids, liquids, and, if possible, gases) into the classroom (or use objects already in the classroom). Ask the students to describe objects. See if the students can think of any ways to group the objects into categories (all of the solids, all of the...
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- Bring several objects (solids, liquids, and, if possible, gases) into the classroom (or use objects already in the classroom). Ask the students to describe objects. See if the students can think of any ways to group the objects into categories (all of the solids, all of the...
