Characteristics of Matter

Characteristics of Matter

Target Grade: 6-9

This kit allows students to explore the characteristics of matter such as color, odor, solubility, density, alkalinity, acidity, states of matter, texture, boiling point, and melting point. Students also get the opportunity to observe chemical properties of five solutions by observing their reaction with other solutions. From these reactions, students, then determine the names of the two unknown solutions.

Activities included in the manual are as follows:

1. Properties of Matter

2. Properties of Solids

3. Melting Point

4. Solubility

5. Density

6. Chemical Properties

7. Unknowns

8. State of Matter

9. Properties of Liquid

10. Boiling Point

Kit Contains:

Instructor Manual

Special Needs Guide

Methods of Assessment Manual

Material Safety Data Sheet

Spot Plates

Wood Stirrers

Thermometers

0.5 oz plastic bottles with droppers & caps

Blue Litmus

Red Litmus

Pipettes

Ammonia Solution

Baking Soda Solution

Calcium Chloride Solution

Vinegar

Washing Soda Solution

Calcium Chloride Solution

Calcium Carbonate

Sodium Chloride

Sand

Sucrose