Physical Properties of Matter Aliens

Every art should become science, and every science should become art.~Heinrich von Schlegel

Fifth grade concluded their unit of study over physical properties of matter this week. To show their knowledge of different physical properties of matter, students were instructed to create an alien with different physical properties of matter. In order to create the alien, students rolled a die and were given different physical properties depeding upon what was rolled. Students had to create an alien with a solid,liquid,or gas body; either a conductor or insulator for the face; long or short legs; and magnetic or non-magnetic arms and hands.

Combining science with art is a wonderful way to give students more freedom and choice but also allows interepretation of subject matter.