Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Matter: Properties of Matter
A video and a short quiz on the properties of matter, covering mass, density, weight, and volume.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Physical Properties of Matter
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of physical property and examples of the physical properties of matter.
Utah State Office of Education
Utah Science: Changing Matter
Matter changes both physically and chemically on a fairly regular basis. Through these activities students will challenge their understanding of the changes that may take place with different types of matter.
BBC
Bbc: Schools: Chemistry (Single Science)
Chemistry is the study of the composition, behavior and properties of matter, and of the elements of the Earth and its atmosphere. This site provides links to chemistry exams over courses in BBC: AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas, OCR 21st Century,...
Frostburg State University
Frostburg State University: Antoine: Chemistry: Matter
A slideshow illustrating the science of matter from its properties, states, and classification to mixtures and the Periodic Table of Elements.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Dirtmeister's Science Lab: Matter
Students will use water and cornstarch to make a mystery matter, and then discuss what happens when different energy is applied.
American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society: Inquiry in Action: Teach Science Well
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...
American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society: Inquiry in Action: Teach Science Well
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...
Other
King's Centre for Visualization in Science: Scientific Models
A series of interactive applets use scientific models to teach some basic concepts of matter, including states of matter and physical and chemical changes.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Calculating Derived Quantities
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of derived quantity and calculation and units of derived quantities (area, volume, density).
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Calculating Derived Quantities
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of derived quantity and calculation and units of derived quantities (area, volume, density).
Read Works
Read Works: Matter Is Everywhere!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about mass and its properties. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Atoms to Molecules
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examine the composition of matter.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Atoms to Molecules
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examine the composition of matter.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Ruff Ruffman Show: Ruff's Cookie Creator
Use science inquiry to explore and test different ingredients to help Ruff make, decorate, and serve cookies to his family in this kitchen science game.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Antimatter Matters
Antimatter, the charge reversed equivalent of matter, has captured the imaginations of science fiction fans for years as a perfectly efficient form of energy. While normal matter consists of atoms with negatively charged electrons...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Atoms to Molecules
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examine the composition of matter.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Ruff Ruffman Show: Wearable Science
Learn about wearable science and material properties alongside Ruff Ruffman.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: States of Water
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the three states of matter of water.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: States of Water
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the three states of matter of water.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Plasma
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Properties of matter in the plasma state and where plasma is found.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Ruff Ruffman Show: Teacher's Guide: Kitchen Chemistry
Learn about kitchen chemistry alongside Ruff Ruffman. Learners can use the videos, games, and activities from The Ruff Ruffman Show to discover how by investigating solids and liquids and exploring heating and cooling, science can help...
Other
Rooted and Growing: Kindergarten Science Unit: Objects and Materials [Pdf]
A collection of science lessons where young scholars explore the characteristics of different materials and everyday objects and create their own objects and art. They study the properties of the materials that make them strong,...
Other
Science Alive: Melting Point Simulation
Percy Julian and Josef Pikl used the fact that melting point-the temperature at which a substance changes from a solid to a liquid-is a characteristic property of a substance to prove that the British chemist Robert Robinson could not...