Curriculum Source
Curriculum Series: Science and Technology Concepts for
Middle Schools (STC/MS)
Unit Title: Properties of Matter
Content Area of Unit: Physical Science
Developer: National Science Resources Center (NSRC) at
http://www.si.edu/nsrc
Publisher: Carolina Biological Supply Company at http://www.carolina.com
View a [pdf] profile of the STC/MS
curriculum.
View a brief [pdf] overview of the Properties
of Matter unit.
Purpose of this "Hands-On Task"
To evaluate student achievement, following a lesson cluster on the characteristic properties of matter.
View the Assessment
Student Materials [pdf]
Teacher Background Materials [pdf]
(see evaluation rubric on page 104)
Next Steps
Following the assessment, a teacher might encourage students to review
and revise answers that do not meet standards.
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permission from Science and Technology Concepts for Middle Schools. Properties
of Matter, National Science Resources Center. Not for further reproduction
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