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Matter Children’s Book ProjectSPS2: Students will explore the nature of matter, its classifications, and its system for naming types of matter.Objective: To develop a deeper understanding of the classification of matter.Task: Your assignment is to create a child's book on matter. (Create the book with young kids, ages 3-8, in mind.) Your book should include the following:Definition of matter.Description of the three (3) states of matter (see below for which ones) with examples.Description of the two (2) classifications (see below for which ones) of matter with examples.Description of physical properties and changes with examples.Description of chemical properties and changes with examples.Your book must be complete, neat, colorful and attractive. It must be able to catch the attention of a young child; color is a great tool to accomplish this. In addition, you must include a cover page with a picture and creative title. You will also need to include several pictures throughout your book. Books should be between 4-8 pages (front and back). Be sure to include your name and class period on your book as well. Your children’s book will be graded using the following rubric so be sure to cover each assigned topic.ContentContent20 points15 points10 points5 pointsDefinition and States of matterDefine MatterSolidLiquidGasExcellent: Descriptions and examples are clear, complete, and accurate.Good: Descriptions and examples are complete and accurate.Fair:Descriptions and examples are incomplete and/or inaccurate.Poor:Descriptions and examples are missing.Classification of MatterPure SubstancesElementCompoundMixturesHeterogeneousHomogeneousExcellent: Descriptions and examples are clear, complete, and accurate.Good: Descriptions and examples are complete and accurate.Fair:Descriptions and examples are incomplete and/or inaccurate.Poor:Descriptions and examples are missing.Physical Properties and ChangesPhysical PropertiesDensityMelting pointBoiling pointExcellent: Descriptions and examples are clear, complete, and accurate.Good: Descriptions and examples are complete and accurate.Fair:Descriptions and examples are incomplete and/or inaccurate.Poor:Descriptions and examples are missing.Chemical Properties and ChangesChemical propertyFlammabilityReactivityExcellent: Descriptions and examples are clear, complete, and accurate.Good: Descriptions and examples are complete and accurate.Fair:Descriptions and examples are incomplete and/or inaccurate.Poor:Descriptions and examples are missing.Total _____/ 80AppearanceExcellentGoodPoorCover with Creative Title531Pictures/Illustrations5minimum of 103minimum of 61minimum of 2Neatness/Organization531Use of Color531254125-3810Total _____/ 2000Total _____/ 201Total Score _____/ 100 Children’s Matter Book Projects are due Tuesday, May 17.You may present your project on the day of your final exam for 10 extra credit points. ................
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