Properties of Matter Science Games

7 games

In this series of games, your students will learn that measurements of a variety of properties can be used to identify materials. Properties of Matter learning objective — based on NGSS and state standards — delivers improved student engagement and academic performance in your classroom, as demonstrated by research.

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Concepts Covered

Properties of matter can be used to identify substances. Color is a physical property of matter. Hardness is a physical property of matter. Texture is a physical property of matter. Reflectivity is a property of matter related to the amount of light that a material reflects. Electrical conductivity is a physical property of matter related to how easily a material transmits electric current. Thermal conductivity is a physical property of matter related to how easily a material transmits heat.

All objects are made of one or more types of materials. The physical properties of a material remain the same even if the material is reduced in size. The mass of a substance is the amount of matter that it has. The volume of a substance is the amount of space that matter occupies. The temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is. A material’s response to magnetic forces is a property of matter. Solubility is a physical property of matter related to how easily it dissolves in another material. Buoyancy is a physical property of matter related to a material’s ability to float or sink in water.

Scientists use scientific tools to measure the properties of matter. A measurement is an observation of a property of matter that is compared with a standard unit. A balance or scale measures the weight of an object. A thermometer measures temperature. Boiling point is a property of matter related to the temperature at which a substance changes from a liquid to a gas. Freezing point is a property of matter related to the temperature at which a substance changes from a liquid to a solid. Melting point is a property of matter related to the temperature at which a substance changes from a solid to a liquid.

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Compare Two Numbers Estimated Duration: 4 minutes Compare Two Numbers
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Fishing Numbers Estimated Duration: 9 minutes Travel to the Great Lake, filled with plenty of different sized fish, and work with the greatest fisher mathling to catch a good haul of fish! However, he wants the correct amount of fish that have the correct numbers on them, as they are precious for his business. Learn to identify which number is greater or smaller than the other.
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Number Compare - Compare Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Create meaning of greater than, less than, and equal to by moving objects into two independent play areas and watching the graph in the middle update in real time. Choose between a bar graph and a number line, and hear the comparison statement read out loud in English and another language of your choice.
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Number Compare - Lab Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Use this interactive whiteboard to create addition, subtraction, or comparison problems without feedback. Organize objects into ten-frames to visually compare which has more, or whether the number of objects are equal. Be creative in how subtraction is modeled.
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Magical Forest Deluxe Estimated Duration: 15 minutes Find yourself in a magical forest full of treasures and adventures. Collect coins and berries, answer questions, earn points! Good luck!
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Robot Chef Estimated Duration: 18 minutes Congratulations, you are creating the first all-robot restaurant in the city! As you serve more customers, you will be able to build more robots to assist in delivering tasty treats. Attend Night School and answer questions to earn advanced robot chefs!
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