Learning Goals
Students will be able to develop physical models of matter to show that matter is composed of atoms and has mass and takes up space.
Students will be able to compare physical properties of common household substances to determine similarities and differences in matter.
Students will be able to classify homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures found in kitchen and household examples using observable evidence.
Students will be able to analyze and interpret data from before-and-after investigations to determine whether a chemical reaction has occurred.
Students will be able to use a model to communicate how mixing, heating, or cooling affects matter in kitchen chemistry investigations.
Products
Kitchen Chemistry Digital Investigation Portfolio
Each student compiles photos, labeled diagrams, data tables, and a written reflection from the Matter Mystery Box, mixture classification, and reaction investigations. The portfolio shows individual mastery of matter models, properties, mixture classification, and evidence-based claims about chemical change.
Kitchen Chemistry Showcase Poster and Live Presentation
Teams create a polished poster and brief live presentation that explains their shared findings from the kitchen investigations. The product highlights how the team classified mixtures, interpreted reaction data, and used models to explain what happened to the matter.
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