Each episode of this beautifully illustrated reader addresses concepts pertinent to the lesson in which it appears. Diseases, proper nutrition, physical fitness, and healthcare careers are explored primarily through the anchoractivity, reading selections, and extensions. Pre- and postassessments are included where appropriate, and informal assessments are embedded into lessons. Download an outline of the lesson sequence for Human Body Systems . Properties of Matter Properties of Matter is introduced through a series of short inquiries.
Students observe how matter interacts and how it behaves when heated.
They then provide explanations of their observations. The themes of these inquiries are revisited in detail throughout the module, giving students opportunities to re-examine and modify their explanations. In the first part of the module, Characteristic Properties of Matter, students investigate the density of solids, liquids, and gases and use density to predict the behavior of solids and liquids in a density column. They construct simple thermometers and use them to investigate the effect of heat on the density of water and air. This inquiry introduces the idea of heat as an agent of change.