Properties of Matter

Part 1: Characteristic Properties of Matter

Students measure the density of an object and use the property to determine the substance from which the object is made.

1. Content Standards (6-8)

INQB Plan and conduct a scientific investigation…that is appropriate for the question being asked.

PS2A Use characteristic intrinsic properties…to identify an unknown substance.

2. Concepts

Many properties of a substance are characteristic properties. These known values can be observed or measured and then compared to identified substances using the process of elimination.

3. Lesson Set-Up and Management

Materials:


Volume of a mystery object	Mass of a mystery object

Student Management:

4. Teacher Tips:

5. Literacy Support

Writing Support:

Reading Support:

Choosing Materials for Pedal-Powered Flight: This reading is a social studies connection. It discusses how properties of a substance allow for unique applications of a substance to a particular challenge.

Math Support:

Last updated 12/14/2010