Compare Elements and Compounds Activity

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Classification of Matter Activity:  Students see that the PROPERTIES of compounds are not necessarily the same as the elements that make them up!

In this activity, students will:

  • RESEARCH the properties of one compound (from a provided list) and the two elements that make it up. They can use the internet OR the information pages we have provided – your choice.
  • CREATE A TRI-FOLD BROCHURE (from a provided template with specific prompts) to visually compare the properties of the compound and its two elements.
  • ANSWER follow-up questions including some CER analysis. Questions lead students to conclude that the properties of a compound may be very different than its elements.

Teacher Notes:

  • Related standard: NGSS MS-PS1-1
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Related Standards:

  • NGSS MS-PS1-1: Develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures.

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Grade Levels: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 NGSS Standard: MS-PS1-1