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- 1st - 3rd
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Students explain that solids, liquids and gases are all forms of matter, and that matter is anything that takes up space and has weight. They also gain an initial exposure to the concept of molecules. This is an excellent hands-on lesson. Full Review »
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- 1st - 3rd
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Students predict that heating a substance cause it to expand (get big), and cooling it cause it to contract (shrink). They demonstrate an understanding of solids, liquids, and gases by their activity level as they act like molecules. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students define the states of matter and their properties. They demonstrate the air is matter and observe the effect of molecular motion through these activities. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students participate in an experiment relating to the states of matter. They have explored this topic by reading books and creating charts describing the characteristics of the states. This lesson has detailed instructions that are very helpful in conducting this experiment. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students discuss a given set of questions based on Chemistry and matter and review a glossary of terms. They conduct experiments on each state of matter: "Dry ice and water, Dry ice and soap and Dry ice and Isopropyl Alcohol." and describe the characteristics of each state and their reactions. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students begin with a pre-test to determine prior knowledge. Students describe the properties of matter as well as the three principle states of matter. Students complete a provided outline/notes as the teacher lectures about the included information. They participate in several experiments to illustrated chemical and physical reactions. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students investigate the structure of matter. They examine pictures of atoms and molecules and discuss their relationships, and construct a model of a molecule using toothpicks and gumdrops. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd
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Students investigate the three states of matter and the properties of materials as they undergo physical changes. They identify examples of each type of matter, role-play atoms in solids, liquids, and gases, and conduct an experiment with a balloon that expands using baking soda and vinegar. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th - 9th
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Students create products from studying about matter that include: Make a "T" chart with matter and non matter items. Write a poem, song, or rap about matter. Five vocabulary words from the chapter must be included in the poem. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students use Internet to research and discover states of matter and explain how molecules are arranged in each state, complete Comparing Matter Work Sheet, and identify objects around classroom that fit three states of matter definitions. Full Review »
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