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A number doesn't have much meaning without a standard of reference. Learners read about the history of developing standards to measure chemical and physical properties and complete reading guides to process the information. They focus on industry and the application of the measurement and description of properties.
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Instructional Ideas
- Survey local manufacturing industries on their use of chemicals
- Follow the lesson with practice identifying physical and chemical properties
Classroom Considerations
- Expects a basic understanding of the makeup of compounds
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- Adaptable to different grade levels
- Incorporates both reading and writing
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