Assignment: Identifying Matter using the Periodic Table 7.PS1.5 Assignment

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3 activities: 3 games

21 min

Activity 1: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 6 min

Pure Substance Lab

In this game, your goal is to determine whether the substances you are presented with are pure or mixtures. In order to do this, you will perform tests to determine the properties of a mystery substance. If the properties match those of a pure substance, you can conclude that your subject substance is pure. Otherwise, you have a mixture.

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Activity 2: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Molecule Shapes: Basics - Real Molecules

Explore the molecular geometry and bond angles of a selected list of real molecules. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

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Teacher Ratings (1) 3.0 stars.

Student Ratings (441) 2.9 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 5 min

Substance Factory

In this game, you are in a sorting factory. You will have to sort pure substances from mixtures, liquids from solids, and get lab instruments to where they belong. The materials will appear in front of you on a conveyer belt. You'll learn information about what is in front of you to help you make your choice and earn the most points.

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Teacher Ratings (117) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (53724) 3.9 stars.