Matter (Physical Science)
From exploring the properties of solids, liquids, and gases, to seeing what they can learn about an unknown substance called “Whatzit,” students experience firsthand the excitement of scientific discovery and gain an appreciation of the scientific method employed by scientists everywhere.
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Full Module
A full module includes a Teacher Print package, student books for 30, and a classroom ExploraGear kit. (Supplemental Classroom Supplies and Spanish science notebooks are also available.)
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Teacher Print Package
Click to download a sample.
Science Notebook Teacher Guide
Matter Student Reference Book (1 per Teacher Print Package)
Visual Pack
Lesson 0
“I Wonder” Circle poster
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Student Books
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My Science Notebook
Students record their Matter explorations, data, and conclusions here.
Student Reference Book
149 full color pages of high-interest science readings integrated with the Matter module, in a durable hardback.
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ExploraGear®
These unit-specific kits contain hard to find equipment that the students use over and over during lesson explorations. They also contain some consumable materials for student experiments and data collection activities. Kits are designed to facilitate both individual and small group work by students and to allow for hands-on activities.
Materials for hands-on exploration for 30 students
View a list of contents for the Matter ExploraGear.
Download an order form for replacement parts.
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Also available (not in module packages)
Supplemental Classroom Supplies
These kits are meant to enrich the existing ExploraGears® by providing teachers with additional classroom supplies. These give teachers the option of spending less prep time gathering common materials.
Additional, more common materials for 30 students
View a list of contents for the Matter Supplemental Classroom Supplies.
Download an order form for replacement parts.
Spanish Science Notebooks
Matter Spanish Science Notebook pages
Spanish Student Science Notebooks are available in pdf or print. To inquire, write to orders@sciencecompanion.com.