Unit: Physical Science

Ch.8 Matter

~*~Remember:Super Scientists must complete 4 extra credit assignments each nine weeks~*~

#4- Find a science article in the news. It may be in a newspaper, magazine, or online news website. Cut or print the article out, glue to white paper, and write a two paragraph response to the article (on notebook paper or typed just staple it to your article). Paragraph one should be a summary of the article (what it’s about J), and paragraph two should be your opinion about the article (how it applies to your life, how or can it be used in our world, what do you think, feel, etc.).

# 5- Books on Matter- Read a short book on matter (Organization is the Key, Properties of Matter, or It is Good to Know About Matter). Answer the questions in the back of the book and do one of the activities listed.

#6- Same Substance, Three Forms- Observation activity. See Ms. Parks for this fun activity with ice cubes!

#7 Write a fictional story that includes all three states of matter. Please write at least one page or more. Be as creative as possible and feel free to illustrate your story!

*All extra credit assignments must be pre-approved by Ms. Parks* This means: Simply tell me which one you are working on, so I can keep up with your progress and check to see if you need any help. If you would like to show the class your work, please meet with me briefly before, during, or after class to discuss a day that will work best. Otherwise, just turn your assignment in to me whenever you are finished. Electronic assignments (for instance typed papers, powerpoints, or graphs) can be e-mailed to me, saved on a cd,printed out, or loaded on a jump drive. Short on materials? Check with me. We may have many of the items you need in the classroom. No computer access? Use free class time, or (if I am in the building early or late)come to the room and work. Also, try the public library- They have computers and many research materials there!