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Materials and matter activities

Grades 6 - 12 Science

A series of quick experiments to help students explore matter and materials. Note, only the tasks are provided here; teachers may need to provide worksheets for students to use as they complete each activity. Shared by the Exploratorium. 

Scope and Sequence connection: 7:2 Energy and Matter.

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