1. Classifying Matter Each table will receive 1 vocabulary word
Using the text book and reading packet, bullet point a list of words/phrases that describe your type of matter.
You will make a poster including the following information:
Word
Simple definition
3 examples
3 pictures

2. Classifying Matter (Activity #12)
TYPE OF MATTER
DEFINITION
EXAMPLES/PICTURES
Atom
smallest particle of matter; atoms make up elements; made of protons, electrons, and neutrons
Neon has atoms
Element
Cannot be broken down into a simpler substance; one type of atom
Gold, hydrogen, silver, oxygen, aluminum, helium, carbon
Molecule
2 or more atoms bonded together; can be made of the same element
Oxygen Gas O2; Water H2O
Compound
2 or more atoms; 2 or more types of elements
Water H2O; TNT; Sugar, Salt NaCl; Carbon Dioxide CO2
Mixture
Combination of at least 2 different substances; not chemically combined
Salt water; trail mix; salad; kool aid

3. Classifying Matter
Fill in the boxes for your word on the chart in your notebook.
Hang up your poster near your table so others can see it.
You will rotate counter clockwise around the room every 3 minutes in order to find out information about the other 4 classifications of matter.

4. Classifying Matter- Assessment
Choose 2 types of matter to compare in a double-bubble thinking map! 10 points