Your son's or daughter's science class will soon begin exploring Matter using the book Introduction to Matter. In this book, students will learn about the many different properties that object can have, what are these objects made of, the components of an atom, and how to use the periodic table. By the end of this unit, students should demonstrate a clear understanding of the books main ideas and be able to discuss the following topics:
1. Properties of matter & changes (physical vs. chemical) - Chapter 1 2. States of matter - Chapter 2 3. The elements - Chapter 3 4. Atomic theory & the atom - Chapter 4 5. Periodic table - Chapter 5
The Internet at Home If you have internet service at home, you and your child can access information related to the book. The following resources are available for your use.
sciLINKS: www.scilinks.org you will find links to websites that have ben slected by the staff at the National Science TEachers Association (NSTA). The staff as NSTA regularly scans the internet to find sites that are current, engaging, and appropriate for middle school students. Check out the latest links by typing in the sciLINKS numbers listed below.
GO TO: www.scilinks.org Topic Code What's Matter? HSM1662 Describing Matter HSM0319 HSM1142 Chemical Changes HSM0266 States of Matter HSM1420 Changes of State HSM0254 Elements HSM0496 Compounds HSM0332 Mixtures HSM0974 Atomic Theory HSM0399 HSM0371 Inside the Atom HSM0799. HSM0820 Periodic Table HSM 1125 HSM0947 Grouping Elements HSM0043 HSM0711
go.hrw.com: The resources at this web site come to you directly from the publisher of your childs textbook. Here you will find resources to help your child better understand the book.
GO TO: go.hrw.com KEYWORD: HP5MAT
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