In this investigation, students figure out how to identify unknown substances by their physical properties.
The Secret Substances kit includes all the materials students will need to design and carry out an investigation.
Each kit contains enough materials for eight groups of students.
Materials:
- Set of 8 Known Substances
- Set of 4 Unknown Substances
- Lightbulb
- Wire
- D Batteries
- Rulers
- Pipettes
- Ceramic Magnets
Alignment with Academic Standards for Science
Source |
Code |
Performance Expectation |
NGSS |
5-PS1-3
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Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties. |
Core Idea(s)
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PS1: Structure and Properties of Matter
Practices
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SEP1: Asking questions and defining problems
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SEP3: Planning and carrying out investigations
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SEP4: Analyzing and interpreting data
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SEP7: Engaging in argument from evidence
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SEP8: Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
Crosscutting Concepts
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CC1: Patterns
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CC5: Energy and matter
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