| MIXTURES
AND SOLUTIONS MODULE MATRIX |
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INTERDISCIPLINARY
EXTENSIONS |
FOSS
SCIENCE STORIES |
TECHNOLOGY/HOME
CONNECTION |
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1. |
SEPARATING
MIXTURES |
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Language
Extension
• Invent a gorp recipe.
Math Extension
• Problem of the week.
Science Extensions
• Find out if something dissolves.
• Research diatomaceous earth.
• Research sodium chloride. |
See the
Science Stories folio.
• Mixtures and Solutions
• A Salty Story
• Earth Elements |
www.fossweb.com
Check the FOSS website for interactive simulations, to write
questions to a scientist, for teaching tips, and to talk with
other classes using FOSS.
Home/School Connection: Students make oobleck, a mixture
of cornstarch and water, and explore its properties.
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2. |
REACHING
SATURATION |
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Language
Extensions
• Define saturation.
• Make it crystal clear.
• Find citric acid.
• Research citrus fruits.
Math Extensions
• Problem of the week.
• Graph the saturation relationship.
Science Extensions
• Make concentration rainbows.
• Make other saturated solutions.
• Change the temperature.
• Find out if time affects saturation.
• Compare crystals of several chemicals.
• Dissolve two materials in one solution.
• Grow really big crystals. |
See the
Science Stories folio.
• Decompression Sickness
• Sour Power |
Home/School
Connection: Students make a mixture resulting in a homemade
version of Silly Putty. They modify the recipe to change the
properties of the product. |
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3. |
CONCENTRATION |
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Language
Extensions
• List descriptive words.
• Play a game of Concentration.
Math Extensions
• Problem of the week.
• Calculate drink cost.
Science Extensions
• Make concentration rainbows.
• Compare the crystals.
• Investigate drinks.
• Investigate dilution.
• Make unknown concentrations. |
See the
Science Stories folio.
• Grow Your Own Crystals
• The Air You Breathe |
Home/School
Connection: Students broaden their understanding of crystal
formation to include crystals that form in a solution, and crystals
that form in air above a solution through wicking on a substrate.
Two tried-and-true techniques for making crystals are suggested
for students to try with friends and families at home. |
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4. |
FIZZ
QUIZ |
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Language
Extensions
• Describe the reaction.
• List descriptive words.
• Apply the reaction.
Math Extension
• Problem of the week.
Science Extensions
• Compare the crystals.
• Compare the reactions.
• Investigate limiting chemicals.
• Investigate baking powder and baking soda. |
See the
Science Stories folio.
• What a Reaction!
• Ask a Chemist
• The Periodic Table
• The History of Rubber
• What Is Matter Made Of?
• The Metals
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Home/School Connection: Students work on their chosen projects
at home.
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