Lesson 2: Properties of Matter

Hi Division 5,

We will continue to study about matter.

There are four tasks:

1.  Watch the video

2. Read the article

3. Compare the properties of matter in items assigned and items you find in your home.

4. Submit your work in your BlogFolio

Task 1: Video Link – Watch it!

Task 2: Article Link – Follow the links and read the article

Click on the link below and follow the steps:

http://scholastic.ca/education/free_digital_resources/?eml=CRC/e/20200403////CE_DISTANCELEARNING_TEACHERS_28516///crc/////&ET_CID=20200402_CCE_CRC_DistanceLearning_RET_28516&ET_RID=1185207822

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Step 4:  Read Article

Once you have established the links to the article.  You can access the article with the direct link below:

https://sdm-sfx.digital.scholastic.com/article/10602072_92003404/10602085?authCtx=U.613160283

Don’t forget to access the special features of the website:

If you prefer to print out the article, or read it without the special features of the website, here is the link to a PDF of the article:

Properties of Matter Article

Now……

Compare the properties of matter in these items:

You can create either a T-Chart or a Venn Diagram to show the similarities and differences between these items.

• Lemon Juice vs. Chocolate Syrup
•  Tree vs. Marshmallow
• Water Vapour (steam) vs. Helium (gas that makes balloons float)

Next, around your home, identify items that are solids, liquids, and gases, and then compare them.

1. Find two solids at home and compare them
2. Find two liquids at home and compare them
3. Challenge:  think of two gases and compare them

Submit your work in your BlogFolio.