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Energy and the Four States of Matter Solid Liquid Gas and Plasma Instructional VideoEnergy and the Four States of Matter Solid Liquid Gas and Plasma Instructional Video
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Energy and the Four States of Matter Solid Liquid Gas and Plasma

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There are four states of matter: solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. As this clip describes, the key to changing the states of matter is the addition or subtraction of energy. Learn about molecules, heat, plasma, and the science behind shifting states of matter and energy. This video is perfect for introducing learners in grades 5-7 to the wonders of matter.

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energy, gases, liquids, molecules, plasma, solids

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energy, 4 states of matter, liquid, solid, gas, plasma, molecules, science
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:39
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Flipped Classroom
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