Monday – TSW determine the measurable properties of matter and appropriate metric units (7.12.spi.1) [i.e. weight, mass, volume, density, size (length, width, height), temperature]. (Teacher led demonstrations: taking up space, meniscus.)

Homework: Page 479 – illustrate figure 8 “Differences Between Mass and Weight”. Be sure to include every statement in each box. Place this chart in your blue folder. Study your class notes.

Tuesday – TSW determine the measurable properties of matter and appropriate metric units (7.12.spi.1) [i.e. weight, mass, volume, density, size (length, width, height), temperature]. (Teacher led demonstration: volume/mass.) TTW review chapter 18 section 1 in the science workbook.

Homework: Write a short science fiction story in which matter does not behave in the ways described in chapter 18 section 1. Consider what life would be like in this kind of universe. Some examples: a universe where gravity does not exist; a universe where objects repulse rather than attract one another; a universe where inertia becomes greater as mass decreases.

Wednesday – TSW use appropriate tools to measure and compare mass, volume, and the length of various objects (7.12.tpi.1). TSW calculate the volume of common classroom items. Study your class notes.

Thursday – TSW give examples of matter’s different properties and describe how density is used to identify different substances. (Activity: 20 Questions)

Homework: Study your class notes and complete chapter 18 section 2 in your science workbook. There will be a classwork assessment over chapter 18 sections 1 and 2 next Tuesday.

Friday – TSW compare physical and chemical properties and explain what happens to matter during physical and chemical changes.