concepts brought forward in the overhead student notes. Relating the study of matter, atoms, and molecules to the real world is essential. Students delight as they learn about DNA fingerprinting and why a grade two class eating pop and chocolate bars is important to the study of chemistry. Optional activities add flexibility and an element of fun to the unit. Finally, a unit on atoms and molecules that will not give students that glazed eye - dead fish look. STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS and ACTIVITIES Matter- Matter Matters: Introductory Wordsearch Matter and Its Three States - Excited States (Worksheet) Physical and Chemical Properties - Get Physical (Classifying and Observing) Amazing Atoms - Amazing Atom Quizzz Magnificent Molecules - DNA: The Crimestopper Molecule (Worksheet) Elements - Elementary My Dear Watson (Crossword) Metal/Non-metal Elements - Poster Making Activity Changes In Matter (Physical Changes) - Which Freezes Faster Hot Water or Cold? Changes In Matter (Chemical Changes) - (Worksheet) OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES These optional activities lend a degree of freedom to the structure of the unit. Teachers can use them as they see fit as enrichment for individuals or fun activities for the entire class. Generally, the optional assignments do not fit as well into the specific concepts discussed in the unit but with a bit of imagination, they can usually be integrated without difficulty. Giant Bubbles Can Steel Float? Needle Homemade Compass Baking Soda And Vinegar Crayon Melting Art Activity Making Sandpaper A Cool Evaporation Garden OVERHEAD NOTES The overhead notes provide a framework of knowledge and concepts upon which the activities in the unit are based. The student notes work best when photocopied onto overhead transparencies but can be written on the board, dictated or handed out as photocopies, depending on time considerations.

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