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From Gas to Liquid to Solid Lesson PlanFrom Gas to Liquid to Solid Lesson Plan
Publisher
American Chemical Society
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Grade
3rd - 8th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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Year
2007
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From Gas to Liquid to Solid

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From gas to liquid condensation to solid frost, water undergoes phase changes before students' eyes! Using ice, salt, water, and a metal can, they set up an investigation that can be used in a physical science setting, or as part of a weather unit. You will appreciate the organization of this lesson and the overarching unit to which it belongs.

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Concepts

condensation, freezing points, frost, phase changes

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phase change, frost, freezing, condensation, science

Pros

  • Successfully shows all three phases of matter using water and other simple materials
  • Well-organized and neat presentation make this an attractive resource
  • A strong conclusion to a comprehensive unit on the properties of matter
  • Lab sheet and additional worksheets are provided

Cons

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