Great Science Adventures
Discovering Atoms, Molecules, and Matter

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Discovering Atoms, Molecules, and Matter

This book contains 24 lessons, with 2-3 lessons to be completed each week. The unique format contains activities and basic content appropriate for grades K through 8. Perfect for multilevel teaching or if you want to challenge your advanced students individually. May we suggest using our package of bright colors? Item # 3011100 ensures lots of great "foldables", great colors that will go through your printer and are sturdy enough to stand up for great displays.

Material Covered -

• What is matter?
• What is the composition of matter?
• What are atoms?
• What do we know about the nucleus of an atom?
• What do we know about electrons?
• What are elements?
• How are elements classified?
• What do we know about the periodic table?
• What do we know about molecules?
• How do molecules bond?
• What are compounds?
• What is a mixture?
• What are the states of matter?
• What do we know about solids?
• What do we know about liquids?
• What do we know about gases and plasma?
• What are the physical properties of matter?
• How can we measure the volume, mass, and density of matter?
• How do we measure other physical properties of matter?
• What are the physical and chemical changes in matter?
• What do we know about chemical reactions?
• How does the study of atoms help us today?
• What is nuclear power?
• How is nuclear power useful?

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Discovering Atoms, Molecules, and Matter

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