Hunkins Experiments
Hunkin's Experiments: Surface Tension
Hunkin's Experiments is a group of simple cartoon illustrations of scientific principles. Some would work well in the classroom, but others have little value beyond entertaining students. All of the projects are easy to do. These two are...
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: As a "Matter" of Fact
In this lesson plan site, learners will define matter and compare properties of solids, liquids and gases.
Michigan Reach Out
University of Michigan: Paper Clip Sailing
Basic experiment that helps learners learn about surface tension.
Museum of Science
The Atom's Family: Phases of Matter
Help the Phantom choose a material and observe the changes at different temperatures in the molecule chamber. What happens to the elements or molecules as the temperature changes?
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Bottle Fountain Experiment
Demonstrate how heating expands air molecules by constructing a bottle fountain powered by air pressure.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Floating Paper Clips Experiment
Explore surface tension in water by making a paper clip float.
Other
Ready: Disaster Supply Kit
Suggestions for basic items a family should have on hand in case of disaster is reviewed.
Treehut
Suzy's World: How Come Some Liquids Don?t Mix?
This site from Suzy's World explores how and why certain liquids mix better than others. Content includes fun facts and a classroom experiment. This site also includes links to additional information on related subjects.
Quia
Quia: Phases of Matter
Four activities for reviewing vocabulary and definitions related to changes in states of matter.
Other
Colts Neck Township Schools: Hands on Technology: Solids, Liquids, and Gases
Printable classroom-ready worksheets for a series of simple-to-implement experiments about the states of matter.
Other
Homewood City Schools: Classification of Matter
This Homewood City Schools site has an outline form and contains lots of information about the classification and composition of matter. Some of the topics covered are matter and temperature, changes in state, composition of matter, and...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Science: Melting and Boiling
Kid's learn about the science of melting and boiling. How matter changes state from solids to liquids to gases.
Science Bob Pflugfelder
Science Bob: Make a Paperclip Float!
Presents a procedure for getting a paper clip to float in water. Following the procedure, the site gives a brief explanation and discussion of surface tension.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: States of Matter Venn Diagram
[Free Registration/Login Required] States of Matter: Venn Diagram for Solids, Liquids, and Gases.
Other
60 Second Science: Easy Putty
Explore the properties of colloids while making putty. Discover how some mixtures can display properties of both solids and liquids.
Other
60 Second Science: Making Ice Cream
Discover how liquids can change to solids while making ice cream.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Matter
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipcharts explains the basics of matter. Opportunities for student involvement include measuring solids, identifying matter, and a sorting activity.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Matter
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a lesson covering four of the five states of matter. It includes several assessment questions.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: States of Matter
A comprehensive lesson plan site that contains a number of activities to aid in teaching about the states and properties of matter and the difference between a physical and chemical change.
Frostburg State University
Frostburg State University: Miscible & Immiscible Liquids
Discussion of miscible (mixable) and immicible (unmixable) liquids.
Frostburg State University
Frostberg University: Surface Tension in Liquids
Explains the role of surface tension in a liquid and how oil can be used to keep water from boiling over.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Ice Cream Shake
Investigate states of matter while making ice cream. Explore how to turn a liquid into a solid by removing heat energy.