ALEX Learning Activity Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [SC2015] (5) 3 :

3 ) Examine matter through observations and measurements to identify materials (e.g., powders, metals, minerals, liquids) based on their properties (e.g., color, hardness, reflectivity, electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, response to magnetic forces, solubility, density).

This activity can be used at the beginning of a unit or lesson on matter. The students will be given a list of items and will need to identify which items they consider to be matter. The students will also be asked to identify items that they don't consider to be matter and give reasons why. This activity can be used independently or with partners.

This activity is a result of the ALEX Resource Development Summit.