Curated OER
Matter
A brief site which defines solids, liquids and gases along with a drawing of each.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Bermuda Triangle: What Happens When an Object Gains or Loses Heat?
Learn about states of matter on a flight tour over the Atlantic Ocean.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Polymers & Plastics: Classification & Models
Students 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 have...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Science: Melting and Boiling
Kid's learn about the science of melting and boiling. How matter changes state from solids to liquids to gases.
Children's Museum
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis: Exploding Baggies
Learners will witness a fascinating chemical reaction and learn how to identify when a reaction has occurred by combining simple ingredients.
Channel 4 Learning
4 L: Science Essentials: Material World
Learn about topics related to the material world. Each topic includes facts, a glossary, an interactive quiz, printable worksheets, an image bank, and web links.