Is It Matter? Or Is It Energy?

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Is It Matter? Or Is It Energy?

Probe 1 Chapter 8

Is it Matter? or Is It Energy?

Listed below is a list of things that are considered matter or energy and things that are not considered matter or energy. Write an M next to each of the things that you consider to be matter. Write an E next to each of the things that you consider to be energy. Leave those things you do not think are matter or energy blank.

____ rocks ____ salt ____ baby powder ____ Mars ____ milk ____ carbohydrates ____ air ____ steam ____ light ____ rotten apples ____ proteins ____ heat ____ love ____ sound waves ____ cells ____ water ____atoms ____ bacteria ____ fire ____ oxygen ____ gravity ____dissolved sugar ____ smoke ____ stars ____ magnetic force ____ electricity ____ dust ____ lipids ____ light bulb ____ steak

Explain your thinking. Describe the “rule” or reason you used to decide whether something is or is not matter.

Is it Matter? or Is It Energy?

Uncovering Student Ideas In Science Volume 1, Page Keeley, Francis Eberle, Lynn Farrin, NSTA Press Probe 1 Chapter 8

Listed below is a list of things that are considered matter or energy and things that are not considered matter or energy. Write an M next to each of the things that you consider to be matter. Write an E next to each of the things that you consider to be energy. Leave those things you do not think are matter or energy blank.

____ rocks ____ salt ____ baby powder ____ Mars ____ milk ____ carbohydrates ____ air ____ steam ____ light ____ rotten apples ____ proteins ____ heat ____ love ____ sound waves ____ cells ____ water ____atoms ____ bacteria ____ fire ____ oxygen ____ gravity ____dissolved sugar ____ smoke ____ stars ____ magnetic force ____ electricity ____ dust ____ lipids ____ light bulb ____ steak

Explain your thinking. Describe the “rule” or reason you used to decide whether something is or is not matter.

Uncovering Student Ideas In Science Volume 1, Page Keeley, Francis Eberle, Lynn Farrin, NSTA Press

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