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Chemical Wonders

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read about and discuss how chemical engineers use different states of matter to create substances. For this chemical engineering lesson plan, students also give examples of the 3 kinds of matter.
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Matters of Milk and Marshmallows

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars observe a teacher demonstration o classifying matter by its physical properties of shape and size. After discussing the definition of matter, students describe the state of matter. They sing a song to the tune of "Bingo."...
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Melting and Freezing of Water

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils examine the three states of matter. They identify the segments of heating and cooling curves. Students analyze data and create a graph to determine the freezing and melting temperature of water.
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The Water Cycle: States of Water

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Elementary schoolers explore states of matter by concentrating on the ways in which water moves between its solid, liquid, and gaseous states in a variety of Earth environments. Learners interpret these movements through dance. The...
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Exploring Phases of Matter

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Learners discuss and experiment with the phases of water.  In this phases of matter lesson plan, students recognize the different states of matter.  Learners measure and record changes and understand when the state changes.
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Review Sheet for Matter Test

For Students 10th - 12th
In this matter worksheet, students answer five questions about the law of conservation of mass. They identify substances as solids, liquids, gases or mixtures and they identify given items as matter or energy.
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States of Matter Mini-Unit

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify he phases of matter (solid, liquid, gas), and why they take place. They comprehend what a physical change is and what a chemical change is. Students know the difference between a Mixture and a Solution.
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What is Matter?

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Learners create a definition of matter. In this physical science lesson, students work in pairs to sort items printed on cards into several categories (matter, non-matter, and unsure) and agree on a definition of matter.
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Melt the Ice

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine and discuss how water changes from a liquid to a solid to a gas. They explore this concept by having an ice cube race, competing to see which group can change the solid water back into liquid water first.
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Chalkboard Challenge

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this PowerPoint, students compete in a quiz show game similar to Jeopardy in which they generate questions to match science facts in a number of categories. Science concepts covered include plants, animals, and matter. Due to the vast...
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Chapter 16 Review- General Science

For Students 5th - 8th
In this review of general science worksheet, students classify examples of matter as mixtures or substances, homogeneous or heterogeneous mixtures, or elements or compounds. Students also convert several examples using the standard...
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Water and Ice: Part 1

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students observe the state changes in water. In this matter lesson, students observe, measure, and describe water as it changes state. Students explore how water can change from a solid to a liquid then back again. They journal their...
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Water and Ice

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils explore water. In this water lesson, students explore the physical properties and states of water. They observe how water changes states and document what they see.
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Water and Ice

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners investigate how water changes state. In this water lesson, students observe, measure, and describe water as it changes state. This lesson includes extensions which can be accessed via the provided web links.
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Water and Ice

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the physical properties of water.  In this water instructional activity, students observe, measure, and describe water as it changes state. There are 2 extensions for this instructional activity that one can access...
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Water and Ice

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine water. In this chemistry lesson, student examine the physical properties of water and how it changes from a liquid to a solid or a gas. This lesson contains links to a second and third complimentary lesson on...
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Science Jeopardy

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scientists form teams and compete by providing questions for words and phrases related to science topics arranged in a Jeopardy quiz show game format. The categories include matter, measurement, vocabulary, and chemical or physical...
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Liquids in Bottles

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate different liquids to develop their concept of a liquid. They work at a center to tip, swirl, shake, roll, and otherwise investigate seven liquids in small, clear plastic bottles: plain water, corn syrup, liquid...
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Kinds of Weather and What to Wear

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars explore how temperature and wind contribute to types of weather. For this weather lesson, students observe an experiment in which ice, steam, and an electric fan are manipulated to produce results that simulate how fog and...
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Water Cycle Stories

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore the water cycle. In this water cycle lesson plan, students simulate the water cycle by placing an ice cube in a Ziploc bag and observing the changes which occur over time. Students record the mass of the Ziploc bag and...
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A Chemical Curiosity

For Students 5th - 7th
For this chemical change worksheet, students review physical changes such as evaporation and condensation before working with chemical change. They conduct an experiment with vinegar and baking soda before recording the chemical changes...
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Sunken Millions

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
This PowerPoint provides a game show format with multiple choice questions about fresh and salt water. Topics include sources of water, water geography, uses of water, and the water cycle.
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Molecules Matter

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Did you know that jumping spiders sometimes wear water droplets as hats? A seventh grade science lesson introduces the concept of what makes up water: tiny molecules that are attracted to each other. Starting with a...
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The Science of Snowflakes

For Students 6th - 8th
Who can grow the best crystals? Challenge class members to develop strategies for enhancing growth in the crystals. Through a lab investigation, learners study the properties of crystals and test the effectiveness of different...

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