Physical Properties

1. Physical Properties Conductivity and Magnetism EQ: Which similarities can be used to classify substances on the basis of their conductivity and magnetic properties?

2. Bell Ringer • PowerPoint with Cornell Notes • Gizmo Snippet • Brain Pop: Magnetism with Quiz • Investigation Activities • Independent Practice Agenda

3. Examples: • Physical Properties include: • Freezing Point • Boiling Point • Density • Magnetism • Conductivity Physical properties such as those listed here are independent of sample size. This means that no matter how big or small a piece of this matter is, this physical property does not change. For example: a cup of water’s density of 1.0g/mL and a gallon of water’s density is 1.0g/mL. A physical property is an characteristic of matter that can be observed or measured without changing it. Physical Properties

4. What are magnets? Magnets are objects that produce an area of magnetic force called a magnetic field. Magnetic fields by themselves are invisible to the human eye. Iron filings can be used to show magnetic fields created by magnets (such as in the picture to the right). Magnetism can attract magnetic objects or push them away. Magnetism

5. What kinds of objects do magnets attract? Magnets only attract certain types of metals, other materials such as glass, plastic and wood aren't attracted. Metals such as iron, nickel and cobalt are the only metals attracted to magnets. Most metals however are not attracted to magnets, these include copper, silver, gold, magnesium, platinum, aluminum and more. Magnetism

6. Myth buster: What is a common misconception about magnets? Not all metals have magnetic properties… Elements with Magnetic Properties

7. Have students complete gizmo left side sheet and glue into their interactive notebooks. The Gizmo has been modified and should take about 10 minutes to review. Magnetism Gizmo Snippet

8. Magnetism

9. Drop nuts, bolts and paper clips into the water. Make a fishing pole: tie a string to a stick. Attach a small (donut hole) magnet to the end of the string. Let your student go fishing. Have them classify the objects into groups based on their characteristics then write a reflective summary about the similarities of the objects used in this quick activity. SKIP: ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY Only Magnetism Activity Left Side Activity

10. If you had to choose whether to stir a pot of boiling water with a wooden spoon or metal spoon, which one would you pick? Why? Conductivity

11. What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator? Definition: The rate at which heat and electricity passes through a material. The most common conductors are metals. Materials that do not pass electricity and heat are called insulators. Conductivity Heat Electricity

12. Meh…kind of Nope Yes! Metals are good conductors…

13. Investigations Left Side Activity Conductivity

14. In this activity, you will build a simple electric device called a conductivity tester. You will use it to test whether a range of materials are electrical conductors or insulators. Part 2: Thermal Conductivity Materials needed: Ice (Cubed) Density Blocks: Copper, Wood, Steel, Plastic, Aluminum 10 Beakers 5 Hot Plates Set up: Place a density cube in 5 separate beakers. Place a cube of ice in the other 5 beakers. Place the density cube beakers on hot plates set at medium for two minutes. After two minutes, pour the density cube into the beaker with ice and observe how long it takes the ice to melt. Part 1: Electrical Conductivity

15. Independent Practice Write all about it!