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Matter Classification Activity
🔬 Part 1: Understanding Matter
1. What is matter?
Anything that has mass and takes up space
Only things we can see
Only solid objects
Only living things
2. Which of these are properties of matter? (Check all that apply)
Mass
Volume
Colour
Temperature
3. Air is an example of matter because:
We can see it
It has mass and takes up space
It is always cold
It never moves
🧪 Part 2: Classification Challenge
4. Match each material to its correct classification:
Salt water
Pure gold
Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
Trail mix
Iron nail
Element
Compound
Mixture
5. Circle the correct classification for water (H₂O):
Element
Compound
Mixture
6. A mixture can be separated by _____________ methods, while a compound can only be separated by _____________ methods.
Word bank: physical, chemical
✏️ Part 3: Apply Your Knowledge
7. Look around your classroom. List three examples of matter and classify each one:
Example 1: _________________ Classification: _________________
Example 2: _________________ Classification: _________________
Example 3: _________________ Classification: _________________
8. Explain why sand mixed with water is classified as a mixture and not a compound:
9. Challenge Question: If you had a mixture of salt and sand, describe one physical method you could use to separate them:
Success Criteria: ✓ I can define matter ✓ I can classify materials as elements, compounds, or mixtures ✓ I can explain my reasoning using scientific evidence
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