Models of Matter

Grades 4 - 5    

The Models of Matter integrated science-literacy unit immerses students in learning about particulate nature of matter, using properties to separate mixtures, phase change, and other key physical science concepts. The unit has two investigations—each with 10 sessions, in which students engage in the inquiry processes of making inferences, visualizing and using mental models, evaluating models, and making explanations from evidence. Four student books engage students in reading and talking about these important science concepts and skills. About half of the sessions in the unit have a literacy focus. As students read the books, they learn reading comprehension strategies, such as of making inferences. Students also learn to use nonfiction text features to locate information and understand important ideas. Students write scientific explanations and represent information visually through diagrams. Throughout the unit, students are provided with opportunities for oral discourse and discussions focusing on the nature and practices of science.

Each Unit Includes:

  Name   Item # Price Quantity
Models of Matter Complete Unit   WW794-0010 $795.00
Models of Matter Refill Kit   WW794-0022 $109.00
Made of Matter (Set of 6)   WW594-0153 $34.95
Break It Down: How Scientists Separate Mixtures (Set of 6)   WW594-0154 $34.95
Phase Change at Extremes (Set of 6)   WW594-0155 $44.95
Science You Can't See (Set of 6)   WW594-0156 $34.95
Models of Matter Single Copy Book Set (4 books, 1 each of 4 titles)   WW1330108 $23.95
Models of Matter Classroom Book Set (24 books, 1 6-pack of each 4 titles)   WW1330109 $127.95
Models of Matter Investigation Notebook   WW494-0034 $9.95