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Read Works

Read Works: Mix the Old With the New

For Teachers 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how cooking causes changes in matter. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Other

Plasmas International: Perspectives on Plasmas

For Students 9th - 10th
Great introduction site, overview of plasmas and plasma science with some good information and great pictures.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: What Is Matter?

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces fifth graders to the three states of matter. Concepts include the affect of temperature on matter and physical properties.
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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.
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Quia

Quia: Phases of Matter

For Students 3rd - 5th
Four activities for reviewing vocabulary and definitions related to changes in states of matter.
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Other

60 Second Science: Sticky Glue

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Explore the different states of matter while creating glue.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Matter

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a lesson covering four of the five states of matter. It includes several assessment questions.
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Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Collecting Gases Over Water

For Students 9th - 10th
The General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, or Chem 1, is broken into several sections covering various aspects of topics related to chemistry. This section deals with several states of matter, and specifically the relation between gas and...
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Science: Solid, Liquid, Gas

For Students 1st - 9th
Kid's learn about the science of states of matter. Solids, liquids, gases, and even plasma.
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Other

Plasmacoalition: What Is Plasma

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the Coalition for Plasma Science, gives a nice introduction to the 4th state of matter.
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Channel 4 Learning

Science Essentials: Gases Around Us

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learn about gases, their existence in our lives, and the other states of matter. Educational extras include a glossary, some do-at-home activities, a quiz, and answers to frequently asked questions. A teacher corner also exists with...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Solid, Liquid or Gas

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart gives a flowchart depicting the states of matter-solid, liquid and gas. Students are asked to complete a chart placing various items into these categories.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Ice Cream Shake

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Investigate states of matter while making ice cream. Explore how to turn a liquid into a solid by removing heat energy.
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Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Heat

For Students K - 1st
What is heat? Illustrated discussion of how heat is transferred and its effect on the states of matter.
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Museum of Science

The Atom's Family: Phases of Matter

For Students 3rd - 8th
Help the Phantom choose a material and observe the changes at different temperatures in the molecule chamber. What happens to the elements or molecules as the temperature changes?
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New York University

New York University: States of Water

For Students 3rd - 5th
Use this resource to learn about the three different phases of water; solid, liquid, and gas. What happens to water as it changes into a solid or gas? Includes short and easy to do activity.
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New York University

New York University: What Is Matter?

For Students 3rd - 5th
At this resource discover the difference between solids, liquids, and gases. Practice what you just learned with included review questions.
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Other

Physics and Astronomy Online: Plasma?

For Students 9th - 10th
Physics and Astronomy Online offers an interesting Q & A about the conditions of plasmas as they occur in general and in the everyday world.
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Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Densities of Substances and Materials

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of a larger site called "Getting started in Chemistry," this site examines various topics related to the densities of substances and materials. Included in the study are properties of solids, liquids and gases, and how density is...
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Other

Plasmas International: Photos

For Students 9th - 10th
Nice collection of plasma-related images.
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American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society: Inquiry in Action: Teach Science Well

For Students 9th - 10th
Online textbook reviews fundamentals of chemistry and physical science via slideshow presentations, notes, and videos. Materials for classroom activities engage students in inquiry-based, hands-on investigations covering molecular...
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American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society: Inquiry in Action: Teach Science Well

For Students 9th - 10th
Online textbook reviews fundamentals of chemistry and physical science via slideshow presentations, notes, and videos. Materials for classroom activities engage students in inquiry-based, hands-on investigations covering molecular...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Intro to Engineering

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are introduced to the basic principles behind engineering and the types of engineering while learning about a popular topic - the Olympics. The involvement of engineering in modern sports is amazing and pervasive. Students learn...
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Other

States of Matter and Properties of Gases: Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
A very complete list of terms that are important to the study of gases. This resource is a web archive.

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