Matter is Made of Tiny Particles
5th GradeScience45 min
Learning Objective
I can create a model showing that matter is made of tiny particles too small to see.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Everything is made of matter, which is anything that has weight and takes up space.
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Matter comes in three states: solid, liquid, or gas, depending on how the particles are arranged and move.
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Matter can change states when its particles speed up or slow down, like when a solid candle melts into liquid wax or liquid water turns into gas (steam).
Practice
11 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Draw a model showing the particles in a glass of water. Then, draw a second model showing the particles after the water has been boiled and turned into steam. How are the two models different?”
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