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Alcohol and Its Impact on the Brain

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils examine water as it changes states.  In water and ice lesson students study the water cycle and what happens to it as it changes state. 
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Water and Ice

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students observe water as it changes form.  In this water activity students observe, measure, and describe water as it changes state. 
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Water and Ice

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students study the water cycle and the different forms of water.  In this exploratory lesson students observe, measure and describe water as it changes state.
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States of Matter

For Teachers 1st
First graders experiment with different states of matter in order to observe the changes in matter. In this states of matter lesson plan, 1st graders see and explain how solids, liquids, and gases change.
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Earthquakes

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners observe the melting of ice. In this phase change lesson, students observe ice as it melts. They discuss the process and create a Venn diagram comparing water and ice.
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Changing Materials

For Students 7th - 8th
In this changing materials worksheet, students fill in the blanks for questions about dissolving a substance in a liquid and particles in a solvent.
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Instructional Lesson Plan: States of Matter and their Properties

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify the three states of matter and their properties.  In this physical science activity, students explore a website on the states of matter and complete a worksheet.
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Water and Ice

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils explore water and ice. For this 3 states of matter lesson, students work with a partner to observe, illustrate, and describe the characteristics of an ice cube in a cup. The ice cube is observed again in 15 minutes and changes...
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Three States of Matter

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore the three states of matter. In this matter lesson, students are shown a variety of examples and decide whether it is a liquid, solid or gas. Students brainstorm what characteristics the objects in each group share.
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Solids, Liquids, and Gases

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners explore solids, liquids, and gasses and categorize and describe the three states of matter. In this chemistry lesson, students categorize items as solid, liquid, or gas based on the definitions given by the teacher. Learners...
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The Three States of Matter

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify properties of solids, liquids, and gasses. In this states of matter lesson, the teacher demonstrates the properties of each state of matter, then students go on a scavenger hunt for items to represent each state...
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Heat 1

For Students 7th - 12th
For this heat worksheet, students determine the heat gained or lost when matter changes phases. Students review the energy flow through ecosystems by comparing trophic levels and food webs. This worksheet has 10 fill in the blank, 5...
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Plasma

For Students 6th - 8th
In this matter worksheet, students review the states of matter, including plasma. Students read about where plasma is found and then complete 3 short answer questions.
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Chapter 16 Review- General Science

For Students 5th - 8th
In this review of general science worksheet, students classify examples of matter as mixtures or substances, homogeneous or heterogeneous mixtures, or elements or compounds. Students also convert several examples using the standard...
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Molecules in Motion

For Students 9th - 12th
In this molecules activity, students review how temperature and pressure affects molecule density. Students compare the volume of a balloon as temperature changes. This activity has 9 fill in the blank, 8 true or false, 1 short answer,...
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Qualitative Physical Properties of Matter

For Students 5th - 12th
In this matter worksheet, students compare the properties of a solid sample and a liquid sample to determine their physical and chemical properties. This worksheet has 5 short answer questions.
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Metric Conversion of Liquid Measures

For Students 7th - 8th
In this metric conversion worksheet, students read short statements and convert them to addition and subtraction equations. They convert their answers to a stated metric measure. Students mark models of cylinders to indicate given...
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How Does Matter Change State?

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this states of matter worksheet, students will write 2 things that cause matter to change state. Then, students will write in the effect that cause has on the state of matter.
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Freezing and Boiling Point

For Students 7th - 8th
In this freezing and boiling point graph worksheet, students use the graph illustrated to respond to several questions that follow. They identify what is the freezing, boiling, and melting point of the substance in the graph. Students...
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Density Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
In this biology worksheet, students use the website given to become familiar with the equipment of a lab. The activity involves a link to a virtual laboratory. Then they determine an objects mass and volume by placing it in a graduate...
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5th Foss M&s Word Search Puzzle

For Students 7th - 9th
In this properties and characteristics of substance instructional activity, students review and study six key terms associated with matter and then locate those six terms in a word search puzzle.
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It’s a Matter of Change

For Students 4th - 8th
In this chemistry worksheet, students identify and describe the differences between solids and liquids. They respond to six questions related to matter and then, draw their favorite one.
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Liquid Level

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars observe liquids in different containers and then explore the concept that liquids have level surfaces. They identify those who are not at the center to reinforce the concept of liquid levels with a representational puzzle...
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Science: Identifying Properties of Matter

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students observe a demonstration of the the three forms of matter - air, water, and solids - in plastic bags. After discussing the properties, they transfer them to a Venn diagram. Finally, students identify five items in the classroom...