Young scholars will use their prior knowledge about changes of matter including physical and chemical changes to examine and categorize various types of plastics (polymers). They will identify how their chemical properties allow them to...

Finn is joining his father on their boat. Join them and help Finn sort materials based on their properties.

A slide show that demonstrates the development of physical structure in the animal world, moving from sponges through mammals.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Discover the composition of matter and the relationship between matter, atoms, and elements. Students will learn the differences between elements and compounds, and how molecules are formed. Chemical...

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.

Site provides an introduction to dark matter and what it really is. Provides links to a quiz as well as facts about dark matter. Offers links to additional resources as well as related topics.

At this resource discover the difference between solids, liquids, and gases. Practice what you just learned with included review questions.

A laboratory experiment where students classify matter into a homogenous mixture, heterogeneous mixture, solution, or pure substance. Also students will test for physical and chemical changes.

See if you can classify various objects in the categories of land, water, air or living thing. This activity is interactive and you will receive a score for your performance.

Help Emilie keep the winery stable and sturdy. Join her to learn about different materials and their properties.

A brief introduction to identifying a mineral by its luster. Examples of terms used to describe luster, such as metallic, glassy, and dull are listed.

An outline on the topics of pure substances and mixtures.

Understand how items are group based on different characteristics through this learning activity.

Montgomery is a true Scot, and even wears a kilt. He works in his dad's store and needs help learning about materials.

You cannot "pet" a fish, but it is good company. You can watch it swim and play. You can talk to it, even if it won't talk back. Some fish react to a friendly voice or face! There are many kinds of fish. No matter what kind you have,...

Do you have a hamster? There are several different kinds of hamsters. No matter what kind you have, your hamster has needs. Now it is your job to meet your pet's needs! Learn more about Hamsters in this well-constructed overview by...

Congratulations! You have a new pet bird. Maybe it's a tiny parakeet. Maybe it's a bigger cockatiel or parrot. No matter what kind of bird you have, it has needs. And now it is up to you to meet your pet's needs! Learn more about Birds...