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Activity
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Bottle Fountain Experiment

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Demonstrate how heating expands air molecules by constructing a bottle fountain powered by air pressure.
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Handout
Michael Blaber, PhD

Florida State University: Gases: Ideal Gas Equation

For Students 9th - 10th
The ideal gas law is derived from the empirical gas laws. The ideal gas law equation of state is listed and discussed. The universal gas constant is explained and its value is listed in five different sets of units. Standard temperature...
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Activity
Other

The Science House: Production of Oxygen

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this experiment, students generate a gas, oxygen, and test its properties. Teacher notes are included.
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Handout
Other

Warm Air: Gas Furnace

For Students 9th - 10th
Gas furnaces are described. The major parts of such a furnace and their respective role is discussed. Maintenance and troubleshooting tips are provided.
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Handout
Other

States of Matter and Properties of Gases: Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
A very complete list of terms that are important to the study of gases. This resource is a web archive.
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Website
Other

Chemistry Tutorials and Simulations

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes brief Chemistry tutorials on how to simulate experiments illustrating a number of different topics.
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Website
Other

Elementary Science: Matter

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Colorful site provides a brief summary as well as engaging pictures of the three states of matter: solid, liquid and gas.
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Website
Other

Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission

For Students 9th - 10th
The IOGCC's official website, explains its function in representing the governors of oil and natural gas producing states.
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Website
Environduck

Enviroduck: Driving Techniques to Conserve Gas

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn ways to conserve gas by driving and maintaining your car and tires.
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Website
Environduck

Enviroduck: Math and Chemistry Behind Co2 Per Gallon of Gas Calculations

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how CO2 per gallon of gas is calculated using science, math, and chemistry.
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Handout
Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Densities of Substances and Materials

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of a larger site called "Getting started in Chemistry," this site examines various topics related to the densities of substances and materials. Included in the study are properties of solids, liquids and gases, and how density is...
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Activity
University of Nebraska

Do Chem: Graham's Law

For Students 9th - 10th
A lab setup, fairly simple, to illustrate Graham's Law. Check it out!
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Website
Channel 4 Learning

Science Essentials: Gases Around Us

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learn about gases, their existence in our lives, and the other states of matter. Educational extras include a glossary, some do-at-home activities, a quiz, and answers to frequently asked questions. A teacher corner also exists with...
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Graphic
NASA

Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day:collision at Jupiter

For Students 9th - 10th
What happens when a snowball hits a huge ball of gas? When Comet Shoemaker Levy 9 hit Jupiter, it was swallowed up in the atmosphere, leaving huge temporary impact scars. Here is an image that shows the large dark marks and how they...
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Phase Changes: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
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."
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Boiling, Freezing, Melting Point: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
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."
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Boiling, Freezing, Melting Point: Lesson 4

For Students 9th - 10th
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."
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Boiling, Freezing, Melting Point: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
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."
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Science: Solid, Liquid, Gas

For Students 1st - 9th
Kid's learn about the science of states of matter. Solids, liquids, gases, and even plasma.
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Phase Changes: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
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."
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Lesson Plan
Other

Teaching Ideas for Primary Teachers: Science Ideas

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A great resource to discover fun new activities to use in your classroom. Activities are age-appropriate, and span several science topics.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Solid, Liquid or Gas

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart gives a flowchart depicting the states of matter-solid, liquid and gas. Students are asked to complete a chart placing various items into these categories.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: States of Matter

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart describes the 3 states of matter and how materials can change through heating and cooling.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: States of Matter Experiment

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart goes through the basics of identifying the different states of matter: solids, liquids, and gases. It also has an exciting (and easy) experiment for students to combine substances, get a...