Physical Properties Of Matter

Topic: physical properties of matter

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to define and give examples of physical properties of matter, including density, texture, temperature, and volume.

Materials

• Various materials that demonstrate these physical properties, such as water, rolled-up towels, sand, ice cubes, baking sheets, marble slices, etc.
• Chart paper and markers

Warm-up

• Review the basic properties of matter: substance, quantity, location, and flow.
• Ask students to give examples of each.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of physical properties of matter. These are characteristics of matter that can be observed by touching, tasting, smelling, or putting it under a microscope. They include density, texture, temperature, and volume.
• Have students work in pairs to explore the physical properties of various materials. Have them use their senses to observe and describe the properties of each material.

Guided Practice

• Provide each student with a variety of materials, such as cotton balls, Play-Doh, feathers, and construction paper.
• Have students work in pairs to explore the physical properties of each material. Encourage them to use their senses to observe and describe the properties of the material.

Independent Practice

• Have students complete a Worksheet on physical properties of matter, which includes a variety of materials to be tested and described.

Closure

• Review the main points of the lesson: the definitions of physical properties of matter and the testing procedures for each.
• Ask students to share their favorite findings from the independent practice and explain why they found them so interesting.

Assessment

• Observe students during the guided practice and independent practice to assess their understanding of the definitions of physical properties of matter and the testing procedures for each.
• Collect and grade the data tables and written explanations from the independent practice as a form of assessment.