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Standard assigned (write out completely):

Standard #8: Properties of Matter

A. All objects and substances in the world are made of matter. Matter has two fundamental properties: matter takes up space and matter has mass which gives it inertia.

B. Objects and substances can be classified by their physical and chemical properties. Mass is the amount of matter (or "stuff") in an object. Weight, on the other hand, is the measure of force of attraction (gravitational force) between an object and Earth.

C.The concepts of mass and weight are complicated and potentially confusing to elementary students. Hence, the more familiar term of "weight" is recommended for use to stand for both mass and weight in grades K-5. By grades 6-8, students are expected to understand the distinction between mass and weight, and use them appropriately.

Essential Question:
How do students know what state standards they are expected to learn and are they able to demonstrate knowledge of the standards and reflect on their knowledge?

Things to include in OHpedia entry:1.)Explore the scientific theory of atoms (also known as atomic theory) by using models to explain the motion of particles in solids, liquids, and gases.

2.)Differentiate between weight and mass recognizing that weight is the amount of gravitational pull on an object and is distinct from, though proportional to, mass.

3.)Explore and describe the densities of various materials through measurement of their masses and volumes.

4.)Classify and compare substances on the basis of characteristic physical properties that can be demonstrated or measured; for example, density, thermal or electrical conductivity, solubility, magnetic properties, melting and boiling points, and know that these properties are independent of the amount of the sample.

5.)Recognize that there are a finite number of elements and that their atoms combine in a multitude of ways to produce compounds that make up all of the living and nonliving things that we encounter.

6.)Recognize that elements are grouped in the periodic table according to similarities of their properties.

7.)Explore the scientific theory of atoms (also known as atomic theory) by recognizing that atoms are the smallest unit of an element and are composed of sub-atomic particles (electrons surrounding a nucleus containing protons and neutrons).

8.)Identify basic examples of and compare and classify the properties of compounds, including acids, bases, and salts.

9.)Distinguish among mixtures (including solutions) and pure substances. 

List 3 Experts with Contact information:

1.)Mr Randy Hollinger (rhollinger@oh-institute.org)
2.)Ms. Barbara McKay (barbara.mckay@yale.edu)

3.)Dr. Norma Chick (normal@infogen.net.nz)

Anticipated date of completion of first draft of OHpedia entry:
February 2, 2011

List websites and other sources that you have identified to use for your research:
1.)Explore the scientific theory of atoms (also known as atomic theory) by using models to explain the motion of particles in solids, liquids, andgases.
•http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomic_theory
•http://www.visionlearning.com

2.)Differentiate between weight and mass recognizing that weight is the amount of gravitational pull on an object and is distinct from, though proportional to, mass.
•http://www.physlink.com/Education/AskExperts/ae321.cfm
•http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/periodic_table/mass.html(This is a fun little site)
•http://www.edinformatics.com/math_science/mass_weight.htm

3.)Explore and describe the densities of various materials through measurement of their masses and volumes.
•http://www.physics.ucla.edu/k-6connection/Mass,w,d.htm
•http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_balance
•http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volume

4.)Classify and compare substances on the basis of characteristic measured; for example, density, thermal or electrical conductivity, solubility, magnetic properties, melting and boiling points, and know that these properties are independent of the amount of the sample.
•http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_conductivity
•http://science.jrank.org/pages/983/Boiling-Point.html
•http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightor

5.)Recognize that there are a finite number of elements and that their atoms combine in a multitude of ways to produce compounds that make up all of the living and nonliving things that we encounter.
•http://education.jlab.org/atomtour/
•http://www.scienceclarified.com/Ci-Co/Compound-Chemical.html

6.)Recognize that elements are grouped in the periodic table according to similarities of their properties.
•http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Periodic_table
•Here is a table: http://www.ptable.com/
•http://periodic.lanl.gov/what.htm

7.)Explore the scientific theory of atoms (also known as atomic theory) by recognizing that atoms are the smallest unit of an element and are composed of sub-atomic particles (electrons surrounding a nucleus containing protons and neutrons).
•http://www.allatoms.com/
•http://www.chem4kids.com/files/atom_intro.html

8.)Identify basic examples of and compare and classify the properties of compounds, including acids, bases, and salts.
•http://www.ucc.ie/academic/chem/dolchem/html/comp/comp000.html
•http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_chemical_compounds_with_unusual_names

9.)Distinguish among mixtures (including solutions) and pure substances.
•http://www.chem1.com/acad/webtext/pre/matter.html
•http://chemsite.lsrhs.net/Intro/Pure_vs_mixtures.html
•http://www.ausetute.com.au/puresubs.html

Brainstorm ideas for designing your "standard module":I thought that tabs, bright/bold colors, sections on topics, videos, pictures, and games.
Your name (s):
Alyssa