Name:_______________________________Teacher:_______________Date:_______________

POSTER: Properties of MatterMatter: Anything that has mass and takes up space.

Physical Property: A trait of matter that can be measured or observed with the senses.

Issued Date: September 1, 2011 Due Date: September 30, 2011

TEKS Objective: The student knows that matter has measurable physical properties andthose properties determine how matter is classified, changed, and used. The student isexpected to: 4.5(a) Measure, compare, and contrast physical properties of matter, includingsize, mass, volume, states (solid, liquid, gas), temperature, magnetism, and the ability to sink orfloat

Assignment: ALL fourth graders are REQUIRED to make poster on properties of matter.Students will select 3 objects and describe their properties in detail. They will then place thoseobjects and list the properties on the poster.

Materials: 3 objects / ruler / balance scale (available in the lab) / library or computer toresearch properties of matter

Requirements: _____ (5 Points) Student MUST present their work on a poster. Student shows

creativity, organization, spelling, overall appearance, and parent signature.

_____ (3 Points) Full heading must be on the back of the poster and located onthe upper right corner of the poster (Student’s First and Last Name, Teacher’sName, and Date).

_____ (5 Points) Poster needs to have a visible title that can be read from adistance “Properties of Matter”.

_____(50 Points) List at least ten properties of matter and defined them(texture, mass, length, states of matter, density, volume, smell, color, shape,width, weight, hardness, flexibility, solubility, magnetic or nonmagnetic)

_____ (30 Points) Select 3 objects and present/label their properties of matterfor each object.

_____(7 Points) Staple the index card on the front side of the poster in the lowerleft corner. On the index card, you will write a summary of your project, what didyou learn in doing this project (teacher will provide the index card).

THIS SHEET MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR PROJECT OR NO GRADE.

Parents please make sure your child completes this project.

I have read and understand that my child has a Project due on September 30, 2011.

If you have any questions please feel free to call or stop by the lab during myconference period (Monday 8:30-9:15 / Tuesday 9:20/10:10 / after-school in thecafeteria) or email me at nmartin5@houstonisd.org or ithinkorange@yahoo.com

Please encourage your child to start as soon as possible so that they do not rushat the last minute.

Parent’s Signature __________________________________Date_____________

PROJECT GRADE: _____________COMMENTS:____________________________________________________

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