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Science4us: States of Matter

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In the States of Matter module, students further explore the concept that anything on earth that has mass and takes up space is matter. This exercise introduces students to solids, liquids and gases, the three most common states of...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Concepts, Classification and States of Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Freshly baked bread and cherry pie are two delicious parts of any meal. What happens to the ingredients that go into the bread and the pie as they are heated in the...
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Elementary Science: Matter

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Colorful site provides a brief summary as well as engaging pictures of the three states of matter: solid, liquid and gas.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: What's the Matter?

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is an introduction to investigating matter: solids, liquids, and gases.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Matter 2nd Grade

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] Interactive flipchart teaching the states of matter for a 2nd grade classroom containing four topics with several lessons in each one. The topics covered are: matter, solids, liquids, and gases....
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University of California

Ucsb Chemistry and Biochemistry: Models Matter

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Matter of any type can be subdivided into particles that are too small to see, but even then the matter still exists and can be detected by other means. Young scholars will participate in hands-on activities to prove that matter is made...
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New York University

New York University: What Is Matter?

For Students 3rd - 5th
At this resource discover the difference between solids, liquids, and gases. Practice what you just learned with included review questions.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: The Three States of Matter

For Teachers K - 1st
In this Physical Science exploration activity, students explore the meaning of the words solid, liquid, and gas. Student groups complete a chart with examples of each type of matter and its properties and then record their observations...
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Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: As a "Matter" of Fact

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson plan site, students will define matter and compare properties of solids, liquids and gases.
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Purdue University

Purdue Univ: Gases, Liquids, and Solids

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a brief description of the differences in particles in a gas, liquid, and solid. Animated microscopic pictures demonstrate the molecular movement in each state. Information is then summarized in an easy-to-read chart.
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Beautiful Chemistry: Beautiful Structures: Gas and Liquid

For Students 9th - 10th
In Beautiful Chemistry, we talk about crystals, quasicrystals and glasses, which are all solids. Here, we see the molecular structure of gases and liquids.
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ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: States of Matter [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this instructional activity, students will move and generate choreography to understand different states of matter.
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Read Works

Read Works: Mix the Old With the New

For Teachers 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how cooking causes changes in matter. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Science Lesson on Water

For Teachers 1st
This activity will teach students about the three states of water found on our planet: solid, liquid gas. They will learn to distinguish the differences between these states and will be able to give examples of each.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Intermolecular Forces: Changes of State

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the changes of state that can occur for the three different types of matter (solids, liquids, and gases) and different types of heat energy that have been defined by scientists.
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Molecular Workbench Showcase: Chemistry, States of Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
See how gas, liquid, and solid molecules react to external pressure in this simulation. Also see a model of intermolecular motion through elliptical particles.
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Purdue University

Purdue: Department of Chemistry: States of Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
Educational site highlights the three states of matter as well as provides microscopic views.
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Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Liquids and Their Vapors [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
With an overview of the various properties of the states of matter, this 18 page pdf file provides a series of topics related to liquids including special physical properties of liquids, changes of state, and more.
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Norway: What Is Matter Made Of?

For Students 3rd - 5th
Set sail with Oleif, the Viking. Make his boat move by learning all about matter and particles.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Exploring States of Matter Gases

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this series of chemistry labs, students learn about the three states of matter by observing how molecules contract or expand as they change state.
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Molecular Workbench: States of Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
Change variables in this simulation to see how compression affects different states of matter.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: State of Matter of an Unknown Material

For Teachers 6th - 8th
For this activity, students are given a 'mysterious substance' made of cornstarch and water, and they must test it using common materials such as vinegar or water, to see if they can determine whether it is a solid, liquid, or gas. Their...
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American Chemical Society

Inquiry in Action: From Liquid to Gas to Solid

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
What causes frost to form on the outside of a cold container? In this activity, students will see that the liquid water can change state again and freeze to become ice.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: What Is the Matter?

For Teachers K - 1st
Young scholars will examine a solid, a liquid, and a gas to gather information and draw conclusions about the three states of matter.

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