B. Objects and substances can be classified by their physical and chemical properties. Mass is the amount of matter (or "stuff") in an object. Weight, on the other hand, is the measure of force of attraction (gravitational force) between an object and Earth.
The concepts of mass and weight are complicated and potentially confusing to elementary students. Hence, the more familiar term of "weight" is recommended for use to stand for both mass and weight in grades K-5. By grades 6-8, students are expected to understand the distinction between mass and weight, and use them appropriately.
Clarification for grades K-2: The use of the more familiar term ‘weight’ instead of the term “mass” is recommended for grades K-2.
Clarification for grades 3-5: In grade 3, introduce the term mass as compared to the term weight. In grade 4, investigate the concept of weight versus mass of objects. In grade 5, discuss why mass (not weight) is used to compare properties of solids, liquids and gases.
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Explore the organization of elements on the Periodic Table and pay special attention to energy levels of elements that share periods in this interactive tutorial.
This is part 1 of 2 in a series of tutorials on the periodic table. Click below to open part 2.
Explore the organization of elements into groups on the periodic table and what the group location indicates about an element's atomic structure.
This is part 2 of 2 in a series of tutorials on the periodic table. Click below to open part 1.
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Explore the organization of elements into groups on the periodic table and what the group location indicates about an element's atomic structure.
This is part 2 of 2 in a series of tutorials on the periodic table. Click below to open part 1.
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Explore the organization of elements on the Periodic Table and pay special attention to energy levels of elements that share periods in this interactive tutorial.
This is part 1 of 2 in a series of tutorials on the periodic table. Click below to open part 2.
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This web site features an interactive periodic chart that provides information on the elements, including a description, physical and thermal properties, abundance, isotopes, ionization energy, the element's discoverer, translations of element names into several languages, and bibliographic information on research-and-development publications involving the element. Additional information includes technical information and information on manufactured products for elemental metals, metallic compounds, and ceramic and crystalline products. The American Elements company manufactures engineered and advanced material products.
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Students test their knowledge about the names of elements and learn some of their properties through the hint provided with each scrambled word
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Students match the names of elements of the periodic table with their symbols
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This game tests students' knowledge about elements, such as their symbols, atomic numbers, and names
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