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Phases of Matter

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are introduced to the basic states of matter: solids, liquids and gases. Through experimentation, students determine that liquids and solids have definite volume, that gases do not have definite volume, and that solids have a...
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Curated OER

Temperature Changes Everything

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Middle school chemists visit interactive websites in order to discover what happens to molecular motion when heat is added to matter. They conduct an experiment that demonstrates the expansion of matter with the addition of heat. A lab...
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Curated OER

Matters of Milk and Marshmallows

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students observe a teacher demonstration o classifying matter by its physical properties of shape and size. After discussing the definition of matter, students describe the state of matter. They sing a song to the tune of "Bingo." In...
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BBC

Sorting and Using Materials

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
First and second graders see that everyday objects are made from a variety of materials. They interact with objects such as keys, plastic spoons, a wooden ruler, a towel, and a plastic bag. A discussion ensues which leads them to...
Worksheet
SFPOnline

States of Matter Worksheet

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Young scientists get to the heart of the matter as they complete this worksheet on the properties of solids, liquids, and gases.
Interactive
Royal Society of Chemistry

States of Matter 1

For Students 6th - 10th Standards
Do solids, liquids, and gases even matter? Scholars match the state of matter to its particle picture, size and shape description, and description of the arrangement of the particles. Once they complete that activity, they complete a...
Activity
101 Questions

You Pour, I Choose

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Tall and skinny or short and stout, which glass hold the most liquid? Learners analyze dimensions of cylindrical glasses to determine the one holding the greatest amount of liquid. They brainstorm the relevant dimensions before making...
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Center for Learning in Action

Introduction to Matter

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Begin your states of matter lessons with a demonstration designed to introduce the concept that all matter has properties. Reinforce this concept through vocabulary exploration, and the creation of atom models; salt, water, and carbon...
PPT
Normal Community High School

Chemical Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Viewers learn how to identify the substances in a chemical reaction, how to balance it, and the different types of chemical reactions by watching a presentation that also includes a review of monomers and polymers. The presentation...
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Teach Engineering

Viscous Fluids

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Elasticity and viscosity. Help your class understand the similarities and differences with an introduction to viscous fluids. After describing four types of fluid behaviors: shear thinning, shear thickening, Bringham plastic,...
Activity
Teach Engineering

All Fats Are Not Created Equal

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Apply robotics to connect physical properties to chemical properties. Future engineers use robots to determine the melting points of various fats and oils. The robots can do this by measuring the translucency of the fats as they heat up.
Lab Resource
Royal Society of Chemistry

Organic Molecules Day—Chemistry Outreach

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
In search of an organic lab that employs real-life techniques and analysis methods? Groups carry out the nitration of methyl benzoate, then attempt to determine the number and location of the nitro groups added to the benzene ring....
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Science: How Solids Become Liquids

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders discover how matter changes from one state to another by observing melting ice cubes. They decide on means to warm the ice and predict what will happen. Students record how long it takes for the cubes to melt.
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Density of Liquids

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students apply knowledge about density of solids from previous experimentation to this activity which they investigate the density of liquids. They work in small groups to mix water and syrup, and water and oil to see what occurs....
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Solid, Liquid, Gas!

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students determine the properties of the solids, liquids, and gases, and how they can recognize those properties by observing a teacher demonstration. Next, they experiment with at mystery matter that looks like a liquid but that takes...
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Curated OER

Solids, Liquids, and Gases

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students 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. Students...
Interactive
Curated OER

Solid, Liquid, and Gas

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this solid, liquids and gas worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, choosing questions and matching answers. Students score 1 point for each correct answer; a printed version is available.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solids Liquids and Gases

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this tracing worksheet, students trace sentences about solids, liquids, and gases. Students trace 9 sentences total on this worksheet.
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Curated OER

Substances And Chemical Reactions

For Teachers K - 5th
Students watch and predict chemical reactions when different substances are mixed together. They differentiate between solid, liquid, and gas.
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Water and Ice

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine how water changes state, from a liquid to a solid.  In this water lesson students study the water cycle and how temperature and pressure effect it. 
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Water and Ice

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students observe what happens to water as it goes from a solid to a liquid.  In this exploratory lesson students gain an understanding for the water cycle while working in groups observing what happens to water as it changes...
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Curated OER

Cooking Fun

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore a variety of methods for the measurement of dry, semi-solid, and liquid ingredients. Real kitchen utensils and food items are utilized in this lesson.
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Soil and Water

For Teachers 1st - 9th
Students study soil and how particle and pore size affect water movement.  In this soil activity students complete a lab activity to investigate pore saturation and sponge like behavior. 
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Curated OER

Solid Waste in Canada

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners develop an understanding of waste and its effects.  In this managing waste lesson students participate in one of a few activities including creating a poster, summarizing an article or writing a research paper. 

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