Properties of Matter Poster Project

My assigned property of matter is: ______

Students will use a 14” x 22” poster to create a poster about one property of matter in order to teach it to the class. The poster needs to include the following:

  1. Research matter and its properties. Chapter 2 in the Physical Science text is useful too!
  1. Give your poster a large and vivid title that can be read across the room. Vivid means there must be “contrast” between the color of your poster and the color of your title
  1. *Define “matter” on your poster. If you define it properly you should find that it includes 2 sub-definitions. Make sure you explain what each means.
  1. Research and define your property of matter on your poster—use your own words.
  1. *Research the concepts of a “Chemical Property” and “Physical Property”. Is your property a physical property or a chemical property? Why? Learn about what they are and then prove that you understand why your property is that.
  1. Include 3 examples of your property of matter on your poster. Ex: if your property is ability to rust you could include an image of a nail. Internet printout images are recommended. Captions for each should be included.
  1. Give your property a “nickname” that shows you REALLY get what it is.
  1. One component of the poster must be 3 dimensional. Do not include anything that is valuable. (Do not use clay, food or any heavy objects, as they will fall off the poster.) The 3-D component does not also count as an example (see # 6 above).
  1. Be neat, organized and accurate. Use lots of color through brightly colored poster board, markers, etc.
  1. When you create your poster the emphasis should be on “showing”, not telling!
  1. Include your name and period on your poster—in the top right hand corner
  1. Now fill out the self evaluation sheet

* these steps require the most thought

You will be responsible for learning all properties listed on the reverse side and demonstrating that understanding on a quiz. Note that there is a Properties of Matter power point available on my site for you to review.

Poster Textbook Topics—Use Physical Science text Chapter 2

You may trade with a friend if you wish, just let me know!

Property
1. / Ability to burn
2. / Ability to rust
3. / Ability to corrode
4. / Thermal Conductivity
5. / Electrical Conductivity
6. / State/Phase
7. / Malleability
8. / Ductility
9. / Solubility
10. / Mass
11. / Volume
12. / Density
13. / Cohesion
14. / Adhesion
15. / Melting Point & Freezing Point
16. / Boiling Point & Condensation Point
17. / Texture
18. / Magnetism
19. / Surface Tension
20. / Luster
21. / Viscosity
22. / Hardness
23. / Elasticity
24. / Brittleness
25. / Tensile Strength