University of Oregon
Electronic Universe Project: Fossil Fuel Consumption
Information on historical energy consumption in the U.S. and projected figures.
New York University
New York University: What Is Matter?
At this resource discover the difference between solids, liquids, and gases. Practice what you just learned with included review questions.
New York University
New York University: States of Water
Use this resource to learn about the three different phases of water; solid, liquid, and gas. What happens to water as it changes into a solid or gas? Includes short and easy to do activity.
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.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: The Properties of Air
Lesson plan to teach properties of air. Students use balloons, plastic bottles, plastic bags and a meter stick to conclude that air is a gas that has weight, exerts pressure, and moves.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Popcorn Is a Gas
From the Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE) program. A lesson plan in which students explore the pressure-temperature-volume relationships by performing a popcorn lab investigation. Intriguing. Great...
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Relationships: Pressure, Volume, and Temperature
From the Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE) program. A lesson plan that centers around a lab investigating the gas laws of Boyle, Charles, and Gay-Lussac. Data is collected, analyzed and discussed.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: As a "Matter" of Fact
In this lesson plan site, students will define matter and compare properties of solids, liquids and gases.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: What a Gas!
In this lesson plan, students will understand and explain that air occupies space, visual effects of air and how air exerts force.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: What Is the Matter?
Students will examine a solid, a liquid, and a gas to gather information and draw conclusions about the three states of matter.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: Solids and Liquids Stations
A description of a lesson where students navigate through twelve stations on solids and liquids and record their observations in a booklet. The station topics are listed, but the recording booklet materials were purchased from...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: The Three States of Matter
In this Physical Science exploration activity, students explore the meaning of the words solid, liquid, and gas. Student groups complete a chart with examples of each type of matter and its properties and then record their observations...
University of Maryland
University of Maryland: Boyled Marshmallows
A page from the University of Maryland Physics Lecture Demonstration Facility. Provides directions for a teacher demonstration of Boyle's law. Shows apparatus and set-up; provides suggestions. Easily adaptable as a student project or lab...
University of Maryland
University of Maryland: Ideal Gas Law Volume of One Mole
A page from the University of Maryland Physics Lecture Demonstration Facility. Provides directions for a teacher demonstration of the ideal gas law. Shows apparatus and set-up; provides suggestions. Easily adaptable as a student project...
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Avogadro's Law
The General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, or Chem 1, is broken into several sections covering various aspects of topics related to chemistry. This section deals with a series of topics related to gas laws including information directly on...
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Dalton's Law of Partial Pressure
The General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, or Chem 1, is broken into several sections covering various aspects of topics related to chemistry. This section deals with partial pressure and gas laws, with specific attention given to Dalton's...
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Molar Mass of a Gas Mixture
The General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, or Chem 1, is broken into several sections covering various aspects of topics related to chemistry. This section deals with the molar mass of gas mixtures. Applications of Dalton's law are also...
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Collecting Gases Over Water
The General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, or Chem 1, is broken into several sections covering various aspects of topics related to chemistry. This section deals with several states of matter, and specifically the relation between gas and...
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Effusion and Graham's Law
The General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, or Chem 1, is broken into several sections covering various aspects of topics related to chemistry. This section deals with both effusion and its relation to Graham's law.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Viscosity of Gases
The General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, or Chem 1, is broken into several sections covering various aspects of topics related to chemistry. This section deals with the property of gases allowing for a resistance to flow known as viscosity.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Van Der Waals Equation
The General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, or Chem 1, is broken into several sections covering various aspects of topics related to chemistry. This section deals with the van der Waals Equation and equations for states of real gases.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Condensation and the Critical Point
The General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, or Chem 1, is broken into several sections covering various aspects of topics related to chemistry. This section deals with the properties of gases in relation to condensation and the relation of...
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Science Quizzes: States of Matter Quiz
A ten-question quiz to check knowledge about states of matter.
Museum of Science
The Atom's Family: Phases of Matter
Help the Phantom choose a material and observe the changes at different temperatures in the molecule chamber. What happens to the elements or molecules as the temperature changes?