Pour on the knowledge with an engaging states of matter interactive! Young physical scientists view the atoms within a liquid to explain what gives a liquid its unique properties. The resource allows users to highlight and observe two atoms or trace the path of an individual atom in the sample.

Concepts

liquids, states of matter, atoms

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Enable the mark two atoms feature and instruct the class to record their observations of each atom's movement
• Ask students to use their observations of the interactive to explain why liquids take the shape of their containers
  

Classroom Considerations

• Remove the attraction lines between atoms to give younger learners a simpler view

Pros

• The tracing feature is an excellent way to demonstrate the fluid properties of liquids
• Interactive responds well when users change the conditions during play

Cons

• None