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Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: As a "Matter" of Fact

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson plan site, students will define matter and compare properties of solids, liquids and gases.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Discovering Air

For Students 9th - 10th
Our understanding about the air we breathe has changed dramatically through time. This illustrated timeline from the NOVA Web site tracks the changing thought on air and the creation of the Periodic Table of the Elements.
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Liquid to Gas and Back to Liquid

For Students 5th - 8th
This resource discusses ways liquids can change into gases and vice versa.
Unit Plan
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...
Activity
American Chemical Society

Inquiry in Action: From Liquid to Gas to Solid

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
What causes frost to form on the outside of a cold container? In this activity, students will see that the liquid water can change state again and freeze to become ice.
Article
Smithsonian Institution

Tween Tribune: Week of 6 13 16: Muhammad Ali, and Why He Mattered

For Students 6th - 8th
The Beatles' first visit to the United States was in 1964. Clever publicity agents arranged a meeting for the band with Cassius Clay. He was training for the bout that would make him heavyweight boxing champion. The result was a...
Interactive
BBC

Bbc Schools: Changing States of Matter Quiz

For Students 3rd - 5th
Use this quiz to assess your knowledge of the states of matter. Links are provided to increase your screen size, view the quiz in a different format, review the states of matter prior to taking the quiz, and take part in a fun,learning...
Handout
Chem Tutor

Chem Tutor: States of Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
A very descriptive site that allows students to understand the different states of matter at the atomic level. Also discusses the process of phase changes and displays phase change graphs. Thermochemistry is also touched upon for high...
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Matter, Property and Changes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains a review quiz for high school chemistry on matter, property and changes.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: States of Matter

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart describes the 3 states of matter and how materials can change through heating and cooling.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Promethean Planet: States of Matter

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This collection of resources discusses various states of matter.
Unit Plan
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Solids, Liquids, and Gases

For Students 3rd - 5th
Students learn about solids, liquids, and gases in this interactive slide show. Animated cartoon characters explain concepts having to do with properties of matter. A self-checking quiz follows the lesson.
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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...
Handout
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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University of Florida

Chem. 2041 Lecture Notes: The Forces Between Molecules

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the variety of forces which hold molecules together. The relative strengths of these forces for the various states of matter is discussed. The effect of such forces on the boiling points and other phase change...
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Polymers & Plastics: Classification & Models

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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...
eBook
New York University

Nyu: Math Mol: Motion of Molecules

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the link between molecular motion and energy. Observe the movement of a molecule at room temperature. Learn about the different types of molecular motion.
Activity
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

King's Centre for Visualization in Science: Scientific Models

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of interactive applets use scientific models to teach some basic concepts of matter, including states of matter and physical and chemical changes.
Handout
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Just a Phase: Water as a Solid, Liquid, and Gas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site helps students construct a model of the arrangement of water molecules when present as solid, liquid or gas. Includes background information, lesson plans, links to standards and assessment ideas.
Activity
Center of Science and Industry

Cosi Columbus: Can You Stand the Pressure

For Students 9th - 10th
Science experiment that demonstrates the four states or phases of matter: solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. Includes full list of materials, procedures, and scientific explanation of how you change water from a liquid state to a gaseous...
eBook
Upper Canada District School Board

Tom Stretton's Advanced Placement Chemistry: Liquids and Solids

For Students 9th - 10th
Take on this self-guided advanced level e-text, and learn about the chemical and physical structure of liquids and solids.
Article
Arizona State University

Asu: Chicana and Chicano Space

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Provided by Arizona State University, this website is a comprehensive thematic, inquiry-based art education resource. Includes two interdisciplinary units of lessons.

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