Matter & Measurement
Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. In this unit, we will explore matter and classify it as atoms, elements and compounds. We will also learn how to identify physical and chemical changes.
We won't stop there because matter is meant to be measured. We will review the metric system and learn how to easily convert between units. In addition, we will learn the importance of accuracy and precision and their impact on significant figures.
Unit PowerPoint
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Part 1: Matter
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Part 2: Measurement
Unit Booklet and Lab Report
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Unit 1 Learning Targets:
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I can apply the scientific method to analyze a chemical reaction.
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I can engineer a balance.
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I can classify pure substances and mixtures.
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I can classify matter using physical and chemical changes.
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I can use conversion factors to solve metric conversion problems.
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I can answer multiplication and division problems with correct significant figures.
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I can measure the physical property of density to identify an unknown metal.
Lab Report: Identification of a Metal Using Density
Video and Online Resources
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