Lesson 1 - Classification of Matter

• Science
• 8th Grade

Classification of Matter

Learning Intentions:

What? How to classify matter

Why? To understand how matter is broken down and to distinguish between physical and chemical means.

Success Criteria:

- Identify the different types of matter.

- Create a concept map that illustrates the breakdown of the 2 categories of matter.

               ALL of the items you see are MATTER. 

These items are all considered matter because...

Place the cards in the correct place on the 

Graphic Organizer. 

Read It:  Classification of Matter

Click HERE to open the Reading Link.

Once it is open,

1. Click on the EXPLORE button in the bottom right corner of the Pure Substance Box.

2. Read through the information.

3. Take notes in your Spiral as you read. 

Matter is broken into two main categories known as

1. Compounds and elements
2. Mixtures and Pure Substances
3. Elements and atoms
4. Mixtures and Compounds

Mixtures such as pasta salad is known as a _____ mixture while mixtures such as an iron nail is known as a _____ mixture.

1. homogeneous , heterogeneous
2. compound, homogeneous
3. heterogeneous , homogeneous

______are physically combined together while ____ are chemically combined together.

1. compound, elements
2. mixture, compound
3. pure substance, mixture
4. pure substance, compound

Pure substances are divided into two categories known as

1. elements and compounds
2. mixtures and elements
3. mixtures and compounds

The simplest type of form that cannot be broken down into any other type of matter is called

1. mixture
2. element
3. compound
4. pure substance

Elements are made of the same type of

1. compounds
2. matter
3. mixtures
4. atoms

Compounds are made of different type of ____ and can also be called ____.

1. element, mixture
2. mixture, molecule
3. atom, molecule
4. molecule, atom

Practice It:    Wizerme

Click HERE

Click "Hand In" when you or done. 

OR Click "SAVE" if you are not done.  

Check you answers. 

Raise your hand if you have any questions. 

Identify the Pictures 

1. Number a place in your notebook #1 - 15. 

2.  Click HERE to open the slideshow. 

3.  For each picture, determine if the item is an: 

           Element (E)

          Compound (C) 

          Heterogeneous Mixture (HEM)

          Homogeneous Mixture (HOM)

4.  Raise your Hand so that I can check your work.

           Organize It: 

Classification of Matter

Use your notes and what you have learned to create a mind map/graphic organizer that illustrates the Classification of Matter. 

Include the following words and a brief description of each. 

compound - mixture - element - pure substance - homogeneous - matter - atom - heterogeneous - molecule