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SMART Technologies

Smart: States of Matter

For Students 2nd - 5th
This review of matter includes properties, volume, length, mass, and states of matter. Activities, games, and a Monster Quiz are include.
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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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ClassFlow

Class Flow: States of Matter Quiz

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] States of Matter Quiz - 10 questions Florida Standard: SC.A.1.2.1
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Chem Tutor

Chem Tutor: Chemistry: States of Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on the states of matter: solids, liquids, and gases. It also discusses the Kinetic Theory of Matter, Thermodynamics, Triple point, Phase Change Graphs and the Heating Curve of Water. It provideds adrawing of a heating...
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Changing States of Matter

For Students 4th - 8th
Find out how matter can change from one state to another.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: State of Matter of an Unknown Material

For Teachers 6th - 8th
For this activity, students are given a 'mysterious substance' made of cornstarch and water, and they must test it using common materials such as vinegar or water, to see if they can determine whether it is a solid, liquid, or gas. Their...
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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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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.
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Solids

For Students 3rd - 8th
Chem4Kids provides an overview of the solid state of matter that explores the characteristics of solids as well as how matter in other states becomes a solid.
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Other

Space Weather Center: Amazing Plasmas

For Students 9th - 10th
You've seen numerous examples of plasma throughout your lifetime and may not have even known. Plasmas are one of the four states of matter and are often present in our atmosphere. Interactive games, photographs and a focused look on this...
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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...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Oobleck: What State's the Matter

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lab activity where students determine the state of matter of the "oobleck". Students will create a lab procedure to investigate the state of matter. Site includes handouts for the activity.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Properties of Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this online tutorial, students will begin to understand a substance according to its physical properties. Learn to distinguish between extensive and intensive...
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The Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute: Introduction to Matter

For Teachers 6th - 9th
A resource provided to Grade 8 teachers to address the School District of Philadelphia's Core Curriculum on the topic of Matter. It covers properties and states of matter, elements, compounds, mixtures, atoms, and the periodic table....
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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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OpenStax

Open Stax: What Is a Fluid?

For Students 11th - 12th
From a chapter on Fluid Statics in a Physics textbook. This introductory section of the chapter covers the three common phases of matter, their physical properties, and how atoms are arranged in solids, liquids, and gases. Includes a...
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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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American Chemical Society

Middle School Chemistry: Chapter 1: Solids, Liquids, and Gases

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Five exemplary chemistry lessons about the three states of matter complete with handouts and animations.
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University of Oxford (UK)

University of Oxford: A View From a Distant Universe

For Students 9th - 10th
An eBook containing information regarding states of matter as it applies to celestial bodies and a universe.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Physics & Chemistry: Gas

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses gas as a state of matter, the history and use of the terms vapor and gas, and types of elemental gases.
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Children's Museum

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis: Color Changing Milk

For Students K - 1st
Students observe a molecular dance of bursting colors through exploring states of matter and learning that materials can be characterize by how they respond to water.
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Royal Society of Chemistry

Royal Society of Chemistry: Gridlocks: Level 1

For Students 6th - 9th
A collection of grid puzzles that cover topics in basic chemistry, including acids, salts, alkalis, chemistry lab equipment, the periodic table, states of matter, and more. These are excellent for topic review and reinforcement. The...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: What Is the Matter?

For Teachers K - 1st
Students will examine a solid, a liquid, and a gas to gather information and draw conclusions about the three states of matter.
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Other

Plasmas International: What Are Plasmas?

For Students 9th - 10th
Good site with graphics and background on the 4th state of matter.

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