Curated OER
Activity #3 Are Particles "Real?"
Learners verbalize a simple particle theory, They apply their particle theory to explain what happens during chemical reactions and how this theory supports the law of conservation of matter. Pupils comprehend that the atomic theory,...
Curated OER
Activit #2 Matter: Is It Conserved?
Students support the law of conservation of matter with evidence. They discuss the changes observed from the burning of the candle, and the differences in mass which are observed when the same reaction is carried out in an open or...
Curated OER
Balancing Bottles
Young scholars explore the Law of Conservation of Matter using effervescent tablets. In this mass and energy lesson, students investigate how mass is conserved in the reaction of effervescent tablets and water. They will discuss...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Chemistry: Stoichiometry
Through informational text, interactive practice problems, video clips, and real-world application, students are introduced to the science of Stoichiometry.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Lab: Conservation of Mass
This lab experiment shows students that mass is not gained or lost during a chemical reaction. Lab also includes a set of lab questions that requires students to balance the chemical equation for the reaction that occurs in this lab.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Changing Matter:changing Matter: Is Weight the Same or Different?
Students conduct a hands-on investigation to determine how matter, changing state, effects the property of weight. Students will collect data and graph their results. Resources include step by step instructions, a data worksheet, videos...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Physical Changes
Second graders explore the concept of law of conservation of mass.
Utah State Office of Education
Utah Science: It All Adds Up!
Atoms and molecules come together to create matter. What happens to the weight of matter when it is frozen? Can matter be destroyed? Check out these activities to clearly understand how this works.
Utah State Office of Education
Utah Science: Changing Matter
Matter changes both physically and chemically on a fairly regular basis. Through these activities students will challenge their understanding of the changes that may take place with different types of matter.
McREL International
Mc Rel International: Naep Released Item [Pdf]
A released question from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test about the conservation of matter. Includes scoring guide.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Blowing Up Balloons, Chemically
Students will understand and apply the Law of Conservation of Matter; balance chemical equations; use the following skills: observing and recording data (observations) and making inferences from observations.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Conservation of Mass It's the Law!
This resource includes videos, interactives, and additional resources to help students understand the law of conservation of mass and how to balance chemical equations.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Trb 5:1 Act. 4: Chem. Reactions Borax & Glue, Cream
For this experiment for Grade Five, students develop an understanding that chemical changes in matter do not affect the actual mass of the matter.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Conservation of Mass Gum Lab
Students investigate whether or not chewing gum should be considered eating using the law of conservation of mass to reason that the portion lost of the original mass of gum must be swallowed.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Conservation of Mass and Energy in Living Systems
Learn about the conservation of mass and energy as it applies to different living systems.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Conservation of Mass Tutorial
Learn how mass is conserved in physical and chemical changes.
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: 5 Ps1 2: Conservation of Matter
On this site, find a variety of materials to help students understand the conservation of matter. Create lessons that allow students to measure and graph quantities that could show even if matter is heated, cooled or combined with other...
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: Ms Ps1 5: Conservation of Atoms in Reactions
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard MS-PS1-5: conservation of atoms in reactions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Conservation of Mass in Chemical Reactions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains Law of conservation of mass and why chemical equations must be balanced.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Conservation of Mass
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The law of conservation of mass and an example.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Law of Conservation of Mass
Everything in our universe has mass- from the smallest atom to the largest star. But the amount of mass has remained constant throughout existence even during the birth and death of stars, planets and you. How can the universe grow while...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Conservation of Mass: Lesson 3
This lesson explains the law of conservation of mass within chemical reactions. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Conservation of Mass."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Conservation of Mass: Lesson 4
This lesson explains the law of conservation of mass within chemical reactions. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Conservation of Mass."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Conservation of Mass: Lesson 2
This lesson explains the law of conservation of mass within chemical reaction with audio and quiz questions.