SECTION
MATTER HAS MASS AND VOLUME.
BIG IDEA Everything
KEY CONCEPT
CHAPTER 1
Introduction to Matter
1.1 Reading Study Guide B
that has mass and takes up space is matter.
Matter has mass and volume.
Review
Scientists study the world by asking questions and collecting data.
Take Notes
I.
All objects are made of matter. (p. 9)
1.
Fill in the combination notes for the main idea given.
MAIN IDEA
DETAIL NOTES
1. All objects are made of matter.
A.
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B.
C.
2.
Examine the table below. Underline everything that is made of matter.
a book
an idea
light
a feeling
a chair
a sound
a mountain
air
II. Mass is a measure of the amount of matter. (p. 10)
3.
Fill in the four-square diagram for mass.
Definition
Examples
Characteristics
MASS
Nonexamples
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A. Measuring Mass (p. 10)
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Introduction to Matter
4.
Circle the object on each balance that has more mass.
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B. Measuring Weight (p. 11)
5.
Explain how mass and weight are related.
III. Volume is a measure of the space matter occupies. (p. 11)
Fill in the four-square diagram for volume.
Definition
Examples
Characteristics
VOLUME
A–B. Determining Volume by Formula and Determining Volume by
Displacement (pp. 12–13)
7.
Describe two different ways to find the volume of an object. Why might you
choose to use one method or the other?
Nonexamples
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