1. The document provides instructions for multiple assignments including describing matter, completing lab sheets for a biotechnology lab, and conducting quick writes to answer questions about observations of unseen matter. 2. Students are instructed to complete descriptions of items in a supply bag by illustrating, coloring, and recording observations on sheets using suggested words. 3. As a group, students will orally present their descriptions of two items each and provide feedback, then sort items into a Venn diagram and answer analysis questions.

1. You Will Need:
1. Pencil, Colored Pencils, Rulers,
Electronic Scale
2. Describing Matter
a) Bookshelf – 2 pages 4 sides
3. Log #1 Update
4. Biotechnology Lab – Due NOW
1. Cover Page*
2. Lab sheets- pgs. 1-6, Ques. 1-
3, #4 EC
3. Graph
4. Cornell Notes
5. Conclusion-Rough Draft
w/highlighting

2. Quick Writes will not be grade for points
but for participation and honesty.
1. You are allowed to use your brain, any
notes, labs or worksheets we have
done in class.
2. You may not use your textbook or
interactive reader.
3. You will have 8 minutes to complete as
many questions as possible.
4. With a colored pencil, you will grade
your own.

3. 1. Type of observations made about an object
where there are unknowns not able to be seen.
A. We can observe how other things react to
the unseen matter
B. We can measure what we can see
C. We can observe the relationship between
what we can see and what we can’t see
D. We can describe, quantifiably and with our
senses (except taste)
E. Based on what we know about our world,
we can make an educated guess by
eliminating what the substance can’t be.

4. Procedure:
1. Each person must complete the descriptions for
each of the items in the Supply Bag
A. Illustrate and Color Item
B. Carefully complete the observations of your
items by filling in required boxes on
recording sheets (Word Bank words are only
suggestions….use the computers for
additional words)Rock
Sponge
Brush
Mirror
Wood Block
Plastic
Spoon
Whatzit
Modeling Clay
Metal Bolt
Whatz
It?

6. Procedure:
1. Each person must complete the descriptions for
each of the items in the Supply Bag
A. Illustrate and Color Item
B. Carefully complete the observations of your
items by filling in required boxes on
recording sheets (Word Bank words are only
suggestions….use the computers for
additional words)Rock
Sponge
Brush
Mirror
Wood Block
Plastic
Spoon
Whatzit
Modeling Clay
Metal Bolt
Whatz
It?

7. Procedure:
1.Each person must complete the descriptions for
each of the items in the Supply Bag
2.Each member must orally present their
description of at least 2 items for the group to give
feedback (8 items – each person chooses 2 to
present)
3.Once every member has presented, the group must sort
the materials by placing the names in the items in the
appropriate area of the Venn Diagrams
4.Each person must then answer the analysis questions
based on their observations and organization of
information.

8. Each Student in the Group:
1. Choose 2 items
(No two people can have the same items)
1. One at a time; Present your findings
to the rest of the group
2. Group members not presenting,
listen to entire presentation as you
look at your results for the item
3. Give the presenter feedback
regarding accuracy of findings.

9. Homework:
None- Unless you owe me something.
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT! Please
remind your parents.

10. Homework:
None- Unless you owe me something.
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT! Please
remind your parents.