Sophia Learning
Sophia: Kinetic Energy and States of Matter: Lesson 1
This lesson will compare the relative kinetic energy possessed by molecules in different states. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Kinetic Energy and States of Matter."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Phase Changes: Lesson 1
This lesson will introduce a phase change diagram, and show how a substance changes from one phase to another. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Phase Changes."
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Eyedropper Hydrometer
Deepen the students' understanding of density by constructing a simple hydrometer that can be used to compare the densities of different solutions.
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Density of Water
Discover how the molecular make-up of water affects its density.
Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tar Heel Reader: Liquids: A Science Curriculum Resource Support
Read about solids, liquids, and gases, and find out about the phases of matter.
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.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Density Rainbow and the Great Viscosity Race
Students explore the densities and viscosities of fluids as they create a colorful 'rainbow' using household liquids. While letting the fluids in the rainbow settle, students conduct 'The Great Viscosity Race,' another short experiment...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Solid, Liquid or Gas?
Students are given a variety of materials and asked to identify if each material as a solid, liquid or gas. They use their five senses - sight, sound, smell, texture and taste - to identify the other characteristics of each item.
Chem Tutor
Chem Tutor: Chemistry: States of Matter
This lesson focuses on the states of matter: solids, liquids, and gases. It also discusses the Kinetic Theory of Matter, Thermodynamics, Triple point, Phase Change Graphs and the Heating Curve of Water. It provideds adrawing of a heating...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Customary Units of Capacity Applications (Grade 3)
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This learning module offers four videos and a set of practice questions on how to find the capacity of liquid by filling containers with liquids (English Units).
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Solid, Liquid and Gas
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this interactive you will move the red dot below each flask to observe how particles move in each different phase of water. You will need a sign-in to access this media, but it will be well worth...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Liquids
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Properties of liquid matter.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: States of Matter
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of state of matter and the three common states of matter and their differences.
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.
Other
Garden With Insight: Vapor Pressure in the Garden
Basic information about the role of vapor pressure in the garden. In addition, a free garden simulator can be downloaded in which various quantities can be measured.
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.
Chem Tutor
Chem Tutor: Dissolving Gases Into Liquids
Description of the factors influencing gas solubility. This site also provides other chemistry related questions. Topics include dissolving solids into liquids, concentration, and stoichiometry.
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Deep Sea Diver Lab
Examine the factors affecting the pressure under a fluid. Run this simulation on "Earth-Like" planets with the same atmospheric pressure but different accelerations due to gravity.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: The Water Cycle
This site provides a comprehensive introduction to the water cycle. Students construct a model to simulate parts of the water cycle. Includes background information, links to standards, lesson plans, and assessment ideas.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Molecular Workbench Showcase: Chemistry, States of Matter
See how gas, liquid, and solid molecules react to external pressure in this simulation. Also see a model of intermolecular motion through elliptical particles.
Frostburg State University
Frostburg State Chemistry Online: Water Bond Angles & Phase Changes
Describes the bond angle of the water molecule during the transition from liquid to gas state. Also provides several examples and explanations for responses and answers given.
Frostburg State University
General Chemistry Online: Liquids Faq
Get the answers to many common questions about liquids. Identify properties and phase transitions of liquid shared in this FAQ.