Elements Compounds and Mixtures Activity: CER

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Classification of Matter Activity – students read 3 short and engaging informational text passages about an element, a compound, and a mixture, then complete a CER for each section using evidence from the text for each one.

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The CERs focus on evidence of the substance being an element, a compound, or a mixture. Each of the 3 sections (1 page each) includes:

• Short, engaging text passage with background information and properties
• Claims-Evidence-Reasoning question
• Follow up questions

Engaging Passage Topics Include:

• Multi-million dollar rose gold eggs
• Gallium pranks
• The hazards of dihydrogen monoxide

We find this a helpful practice for standardized tests because it requires using background knowledge and information from text to arrive at an answer.

Teacher Notes:

• INCLUDES AN ANSWER KEY.
• Related standards: NGSS MS-PS1-1
• Please note that this elements, compounds, and mixtures activity is not editable.