Matter, Mass and Volume

By the end of class, I should be able to:

• properly use a triple-beam balance to measure the mass of an object
• use the displacement method to measure the volume of an object
• explain what is meant by matter
• explain how mass and volume are related to matter

Please do the following now:

1. Create a Table of Contents in your notebook. The header row should contain the following:

Topic
Date

Class Goal / Activity

Vocabulary
Matter
8/20/12
What is matter?
How are mass and volume related to matter?

August Process Words

Analyze
Distinguish
Compose
Illustrate
Contribute
Elaborate

Today’s Vocab:
Matter
Mass
Volume




Triple Beam Balance - Interactive Practice


Use of a graduated cylinder

Data Collection

• Tables are used to collect data in an organized manner.
• Today, I have provided you with a table to use. In the future, you will create your own tables.

For Wednesday, August 22

• Matter & Energy support reading (p. 9-13)
• Describe how to use a triple beam balance
• Describe two different ways to measure the volume of an object.

For Friday, August 24

• Inquiry Planning Form