Unit B Section 1: The Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter

Learning Targets

Big Question: Can I describe and organize matter by its physical and chemical properties?

Matter is everywhere; every object you see (and every one you can't see) is made up of different types of matter.

At the end of this section (three lessons), you should be able to answer the Big Question above and the following inquiry questions:

Inquiry Questions

1.1:   Can I prevent injuries in the lab and at home?
1.2:   What are the properties of matter?
1.3:   Can I determine if a change is physical or chemical?

Section 1 Checklist

Read pages 92 to 105 in Science in Action
Try It! WHMIS Practice Worksheet
Try It! Lab Safety Practice Worksheet
Try It! Exothermic or Endothermic Practice Worksheet
Try It! Physical and Chemical Changes Practice Worksheet
Try It! Properties of Matter Practice Worksheet
Self-Checks 1 and 2
Summative Assessment: Section 1: Quiz


Materials

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