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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: States of Matter Fitness Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this instructional activity, students use their science knowledge and apply it using physical activity! Learning about the stages of matter, solid, liquid and gas, students perform an exercise for each as the teacher calls out an...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: States of Matter

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of state of matter and the three common states of matter and their differences.
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NC State University

Nc State University: States of Matter Activities

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Educational site provides activities for teachers to use to teach the states of matter as well as provides videos to supplement instruction.
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ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: States of Matter [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, students will move and generate choreography to understand different states of matter.
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eSchool Today

E School Today: The Changing State of Matter

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the changing states of matter.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: States of Matter

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of state of matter and the three common states of matter and their differences.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Kinetic Theory of Matter

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Kinetic theory of matter and how kinetic energy relates to the state of matter.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: States of Water

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the three states of matter of water.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: States of Water

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the three states of matter of water.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Matter, Solid or Liquid: Barthlomew and the Oobleck

For Teachers K - 1st
Background information: This activity is an extension of the children's exposure to states of matter in the Scott Foresman science series for Grade 2. This lesson has a Literacy component. Using the book by Dr. Seuss, "Bartholomew and...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: States of Matter: Which Will Propel the Balloon?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
For this activity, young scholars take part in a simulation of the three states of matter where they role play being molecules. They then create simple balloon rockets and must explain why a gas is the only state of matter that can cause...
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Other

Plasmacoalition: The First State of Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Coalition for Plasma Science provides a short, interesting paper outlining the relative importance or precedence of plasma compared to the other states of matter.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: States of Water

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the three states of matter of water.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: States of Water Study Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about the three states of water. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Fifth Grade Science: Physical Science: Solids, Liquids, and Gases

For Students 5th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains how to describe matter in the solid state, about the properties of liquid matter and gases, and what the relationship between energy and states of matter is.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Freezing Things: States of Matter

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The class will go back over the Power Point presentation on chemical and physical properties. The teacher will then conduct numerous liquid nitrogen demos. This lesson is used early in the Chemistry course. The students love it. This...
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Phases of Matter: Interactive Lesson

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the three phases of matter, and how the addition and removal of thermal energy (also known as heat) affects them.
Activity
American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society: Science for Kids: Solids, Liquids and Gases

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Engaging hands on science lessons for grades 2-6 on the three states of matter.
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Utah State Office of Education

Utah Science: Changing Matter

For Students 3rd - 8th
Matter changes both physically and chemically on a fairly regular basis. Through these activities students will challenge their understanding of the changes that may take place with different types of matter.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: The Three States of Matter

For Teachers K - 1st
In this Physical Science exploration activity, learners explore the meaning of the words solid, liquid, and gas. Student groups complete a chart with examples of each type of matter and its properties and then record their observations...
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Science for Kids

Science Kids: Science Quizzes: States of Matter Quiz

For Students 3rd - 5th
A ten-question quiz to check knowledge about states of matter.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Changes of State

For Students 6th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of a change of state and the physical processes that cause it.
Article
University of Alaska

Alaska Science Forum: Plasma: The Fourth State of Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
Good discussion on the conditions and natural existence of plasmas.
Activity
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility

Jefferson Lab: Science Crossword Puzzles: Matter Changing States [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 6th
Practice with vocabulary about the changing states of matter by completing this seven-question crossword puzzle.