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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:
Engaging Passage Topics Include:
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:
Related Standards:
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