Classifying Matter Using Particle Models 1

Invite students to explore and classify matter using particle models with this chemistry worksheet! Models help us imagine what particles of matter, such as atoms and molecules, look like. After reviewing the definitions of vocabulary words such as atom, molecule, element, and compound, students will use their understanding of these terms to classify matter in six particle models. Young scientists will complete the given table to help them organize their classifications. Then they will use their completed table to answer questions about the relationships between elements, atoms, molecules, and compounds. 

Perfect for middle school science learners, this one-page worksheet is a great way to reinforce essential terminology while strengthening students' understanding of the building blocks of matter. Keep going with the next worksheet in this series: Classifying Matter Using Particle Models 2.