Lesson Plan

From Gas to Liquid to Solid

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From gas to liquid condensation to solid frost, water undergoes phase changes before students' eyes! Using ice, salt, water, and a metal can, they set up an investigation that can be used in a physical science setting, or as part of a weather unit. You will appreciate the organization of this lesson and the overarching unit to which it belongs.

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Pros
  • Successfully shows all three phases of matter using water and other simple materials
  • Well-organized and neat presentation make this an attractive resource
  • A strong conclusion to a comprehensive unit on the properties of matter
  • Lab sheet and additional worksheets are provided
Cons
  • None