Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tar Heel Reader: Forms of Water
Find out how water can exist in the three different pahses of matter.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Your Ice Cream Is Moving
Learn how states of matter are dependent on an object's average kinetic energy.
University of Florida
Chem. 2041 Lecture Notes: The Forces Between Molecules
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...
Museum of Science
The Atom's Family: Mighty Molecules
In this activity, students construct models of molecules using marshmallows and gum drops.
Michael Blaber, PhD
Florida State University: Intermolecular Forces
This article from the Florida State Univeristy provides good information on the various intermolecular forces, including nice diagrams.
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.
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: Ms Ps1 1: Atomic Composition Model
A collection of lesson plans for helping learners understand atomic composition. Site uses work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos to plan lessons to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules.
Chem Tutor
Chemtutor: Heating Curve Problems
Nice set of problems dealing with the concept of a heating curve. Students can click on the question and get immediate feedback on their answer.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Heating and Cooling
A tutorial reviewing the states of matter and the effects of heating and cooling matter in the different states. (Note: some of the links may not load in the archived version of the site.)
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: Specific Heat, Heat of Vaporization, and Density of Water
Why does ice float? In this article answer that question by learning about the topics of Specific heat capacity, evaporative cooling, and heat of vaporization of water.
Other
States of Matter and Properties of Gases: Terms
A very complete list of terms that are important to the study of gases. This resource is a web archive.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Matter Review
[Free Registration/Login Required] Review the three forms of matter with this flipchart. This could also be used for a pre-assessment before a unit on matter.
New York University
Nyu: Math Mol: Motion of Molecules
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.
MadSci Network
The Mad Scientist Network: Chemistry
The question: "What would the triple point of water truly look like?" is discussed and explained. The phases of matter are described.
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Science Quizzes: States of Matter Quiz
A ten-question quiz to check knowledge about states of matter.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Phase Changes: Lesson 3
This lesson will introduce a phase change diagram, and show how a substance changes from one phase to another. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Phase Changes."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Boiling, Freezing, Melting Point: Lesson 2
This lesson will introduce the phase changes that occur at the boiling, freezing, and melting points. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Boiling, Freezing, Melting Point."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Boiling, Freezing, Melting Point: Lesson 4
This lesson will introduce the phase changes that occur at the boiling, freezing, and melting points. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Boiling, Freezing, Melting Point."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Boiling, Freezing, Melting Point: Lesson 1
This lesson will introduce the phase changes that occur at the boiling, freezing, and melting points. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Boiling, Freezing, Melting Point."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Phase Changes: Lesson 2
This lesson will introduce a phase change diagram, and show how a substance changes from one phase to another. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Phase Changes."
Other
Teaching Ideas for Primary Teachers: Science Ideas
A great resource to discover fun new activities to use in your classroom. Activities are age-appropriate, and span several science topics.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: States of Matter
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart describes the 3 states of matter and how materials can change through heating and cooling.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: States of Matter Quiz
[Free Registration/Login Required] States of Matter Quiz - 10 questions Florida Standard: SC.A.1.2.1
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Structure of Water: Phases of Matter
[Free Registration/Login Required] Explore this interactive by dragging the red dots to match each physical state of water with the correct picture of its molecules.
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