Observe the differences between solids, liquids and gases.

By the end of this section, you will be able to state the common phases of matter; explain the physical characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases; and describe the arrangement of atoms in solids, liquids, and gases.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students examine differences in physical and chemical properties of solids, liquids, and gases.

Printable classroom-ready worksheets for a series of simple-to-implement experiments about the states of matter.

Concept animation compares molecular movement of solids, liquids, and gases.

This lesson focuses on the states of matter: solids, liquids, and gases. It also discusses the Kinetic Theory of Matter, Thermodynamics, Triple point, Phase Change Graphs and the Heating Curve of Water. It provideds adrawing of a heating...

Read about solids, liquids, and gases, and find out about the phases of matter.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is an introduction to investigating matter: solids, liquids, and gases.

"Matter is everything." So begins this comprehensive website on the physical and chemical properties of matter in its four main states: solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas. The text is large and easy-to-read. Students will enjoy the...

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...

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.

From a chapter on Fluid Statics in a Physics textbook. This introductory section of the chapter covers the three common phases of matter, their physical properties, and how atoms are arranged in solids, liquids, and gases. Includes a...

Kid's learn about the science of states of matter. Solids, liquids, gases, and even plasma.

This site contains an interactive activity in which students can learn about the three states of matter. There is also a factsheet that lists numerous properties of liquids, solids, and gases. The factsheet also uses water as an example...

[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....

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart goes through the basics of identifying the different states of matter: solids, liquids, and gases. It also has an exciting (and easy) experiment for students to combine substances, get a...

At this resource discover the difference between solids, liquids, and gases. Practice what you just learned with included review questions.

In this lesson plan site, students will define matter and compare properties of solids, liquids and gases.

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.

Students investigate the structure and parts of the atom, and learn about atomic mass and atomic number. They also explore the differences among solids, liquids, gases, and plasma.

[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...

Learn about matter, its three states, changes of state, how matter behaves, and physical and chemical changes in matter.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this online tutorial, students will begin to understand a substance according to its physical properties. Learn to distinguish between extensive and intensive...

As part of a larger site called "Getting started in Chemistry," this site examines various topics related to the densities of substances and materials. Included in the study are properties of solids, liquids and gases, and how density is...