Lesson Plans On Matter

1. Air: Demonstrating Its Presence and Effects- To examine the effect of air pressure in a series of experiments that highlight the consequences of the presence of our atmosphere, aimed at grades 6-12.
2. Air Movement- To understand the existence and movement of air. Designed for grades 5 through 8.
3. Comparing Densities of Different Liquids- To motivate students to experiment, observe, and calculate densities of several different liquids.
4. Density- To discover what properties determine the phenomenon of objects able to float and objects able to sink.

1. Density in Relation to Float and Sink- To determine why objects will float or sink in relation to density.
2. Exploring the Properties of Matter in the Preschool- Increase awareness of their immediate physical and natural world through manipulation, observation, discussion, art, and hands-on experiences.
3. Gases Lighter and Heavier than Air- The students will be able to understand and demonstrate that there are gases that are lighter (less dense) and heavier (more dense) than air.
4. Introduction to the Periodic Table- The purpose of my mini-teach is to introduce various methods of presenting the Periodic Table which identifies the various elements.
5. Solids, liquids and gases- Using various examples of solids, liquids and gases, the student will be able to define the three states of matter. They will classify the three kinds of matter, describe its properties and give examples of each one.
6. States of Matter- To provide concrete experiences with solids, liquids and gases.
7. Temperature- Students in grades kindergarten through second will learn that the skin is not always a reliable sensor of temperature.
8. Tempting Temperatures- The students (K-3) will be able to define what a thermometer is and observe changes in temperature using a thermometer.
9. The Air Out There- The elementary student will be able to; demonstrate air movement. indicate the direction of the air.
10. The Three States Of Matter- Identify and compare solids, liquids, and gases.