Activity Support Information:
Individual Activities:
"Matter Kitchen" Information:
"Lunch Sack" Information:
"Whats for Lunch?" Information:
"Froot Loops States of Matter" Information:
"Weighing You Down" Information:
"Reversible and Irreversible Changes" Information:
Group Activities:
"Phases of Matter" Information:
The topic should be: Phases of Matter OR States of Matter
The three ideas should be: Solid, Liquid, Gas
The details should describe the aforementioned states of matter, IE: solids do not pour, and solids keep their shape (unless they are broken)
"Changing Matter" Information:
"Fizz, Pop, Boom!" Information:
"Lunch Layout" Information:
"Should I Pack Glass?" Information:
"Matter Kitchen" Information:
- In order for students to view the video, you must sign up for a free 30 day trial account through the website. You may need to provide students with Log In information so they can view the video, too.
- Students may need headphones to listen to the video without distracting other students.
- Use the Matter Kitchen Video Answer Key to check students' video worksheets.
"Lunch Sack" Information:
- You may need to demonstrate how to use the simulation - observe students to see if this is necessary.
- Use the Lunch Sack Answer Key to check students' worksheets.
"Whats for Lunch?" Information:
- Monitor that students are actually moving around the classroom observing and describing objects.
- Make sure that the students have included at least 4 items they will pack for lunch (including a drink).
- If you've never heard of the item the student wants to bring for lunch, either ask the student more about the item or look the item up to see if he/she has filled out the chart correctly.
"Froot Loops States of Matter" Information:
- Monitor students' work at this activity center. Make sure they aren't eating the Froot Loops.
- Use the Froot Loops State of Matter Answer Key to check students' worksheets.
"Weighing You Down" Information:
- Monitor students' work at this activity center. Make sure they aren't eating the food.
- Use the Weighing You Down Answer Key to check students' worksheets.
- Make sure the answer to the first question adds up to 2 pounds or less.
"Reversible and Irreversible Changes" Information:
- Students may need help using the simulation; monitor students.
- Use the Reversible and Irreversible Changes Answer Key to check students' worksheets.
Group Activities:
"Phases of Matter" Information:
- Assess the successful completion of the graphic organizer by deciding whether or not the students included the following in their organizer:
The topic should be: Phases of Matter OR States of Matter
The three ideas should be: Solid, Liquid, Gas
The details should describe the aforementioned states of matter, IE: solids do not pour, and solids keep their shape (unless they are broken)
- Regarding the individual worksheets, the students should have at least one solid and one liquid included in their lunch (food and a drink). Make sure the students' listed "matter" is appropriately identified as a solid, liquid, or a gas. For example, students should have written that a milk is a liquid and a sandwich is a solid.
"Changing Matter" Information:
- You may need to demonstrate how to use the simulation - observe students to see if this is necessary.
- Use the Matter Matters Answer Key to check students' worksheets.
- Use the Simulation Answer Key to check students' simulation worksheets.
"Fizz, Pop, Boom!" Information:
- If possible, spend most of your time at this investigation station. Monitor how students are setting up the investigation and clarify directions if necessary.
- Use Fizz, Pop, Boom Answer Key to check students' worksheets.
"Lunch Layout" Information:
- Use the Lunch Layout Answer Key to check students' containers.
- The answer is "yes," the items will fit in the lunch container.
"Should I Pack Glass?" Information:
- Use the Should I Pack Glass? Answer Key to check students' answers.
- The answer is "no," the students' shouldn't pack any glass. The glass is fragile and can break. The pieces might get in the food or students might get cut from it.