Introduction
Have you ever wondered about all the "stuff" around us? I'm talking about the table, chair, and pencil your holding right now. What are these things and what are they made up of? How can I change them physically or chemically?
Your assignment is to become a Junior Chemist and investigate what all the "stuff" around us is. You will research your job title, conduct experiments, and complete a project that will help you gain knowledge about "stuff" and why it's so important to us.
A few questions to sit and ponder on- Are you "stuff"? What are you made up of? How could you be changed chemically or physically?
Task
You have three task to complete. Below are a list of those three task and instructions on how they should be completed.
Task #1:
Research what "stuff" is: With your partner, use the web pages below to complete the attached Word document. Answer all questions in complete sentences.
http://schools.bcsd.com/fremont/5th_Sci__matter_Properties_of_matter.htm