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Matter Matters

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders listen to a teacher read aloud introducing a unit about how water changes state. They investigate the state of water as it changes from a solid, to a liquid to a gas.
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Science: How Solids Become Liquids

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders discover how matter changes from one state to another by observing melting ice cubes. They decide on means to warm the ice and predict what will happen. Students record how long it takes for the cubes to melt.
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Classifying Matter Game

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students identify the different states of matter. For this chemistry lesson, students differentiate the physical properties of the three states. They apply what they learned by playing a team game at the end of the lesson.
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Matter - Chapter 2 Physical Changes

For Students 5th - 6th
In this matter worksheet, students identify words and match them to their definition. Students identify words dealing with matter, its physical changes, and the effect of heating and cooling matter. This worksheet contains nine...
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A Chemical Curiosity

For Students 5th - 7th
In this chemical change worksheet, students review physical changes such as evaporation and condensation before working with chemical change. They conduct an experiment with vinegar and baking soda before recording the chemical changes...
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Math & Science Connection

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd Standards
Whether you're using a collection of Dr. Seuss books to teach basic math skills like counting, adding, and subtracting, or exploring the different states of matter by melting a crayon with a hairdryer, a series of 11 fun activities...
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Chemical Changes in Matter

For Students 9th - 12th
In this matter and chemical changes activity, students write symbols and formulas for 2 chemical reactions. They write words for 1 chemical reaction given in symbols and formulas. They draw a diagram representing a chemical reaction and...
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Activity #8 Which State Are You In?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers define, give similarites and differences between solids, liquids, and gases. They compare and contrast a solid, liquid and gas in terms of shape, volume, compressibility, diffusion and density. Pupils classigy common...
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States of Matter

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students categorize items into one of the three states of matter. They participate in a demonstration in which they represent particles of matter. Finally, they complete an experiment in which they "race" top see who can make acetone...
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Do These Properties Matter?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders rotate between three property stations, the solid station, the gas station, and the liquid station. They experiment with each activity until the teacher gives the signal to change.
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What Are Physical Changes in Matter?

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this matter worksheet, students write down 3 causes and effects of physical changes in matter. This worksheet is a graphic organizer.
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As a Matter of Fact...

For Students 4th - 6th
In this science worksheet, students keep a running list of everything surrounding them that is matter and then categorize each item by listing what state of matter each one is in.
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Density and Mass

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners experiment to find which liquids are more dense.  In this density and mass activity, students predict and then test objects to observe and measure their density. learners observe which items sink and float. Students complete...
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Cup Capacity Tool: Measuring Cup

For Teachers K
Students examine containers and their capacity. They fill a one-cup measuring cup with water and pour cups of water into other containers. Through observation, students discover how many cups make a pint, and how many teaspoons make a...
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Plasma

For Students 6th - 8th
In this matter worksheet, students review the states of matter, including plasma. Students read about where plasma is found and then complete 3 short answer questions.
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Heat 1

For Students 7th - 12th
In this heat worksheet, students determine the heat gained or lost when matter changes phases. Students review the energy flow through ecosystems by comparing trophic levels and food webs. This worksheet has 10 fill in the blank, 5 short...
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Physical Changes and States of Matter

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study evaporation and condensation as parts of the water cycle. First they determine the similarities and differences between a cup of water and an ice cube before measuring the volume of ice before melting it, and...
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Ice Cream Blizzards

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore whether the making of homemade ice cream is a physical change or a chemical change in a lab experiment. Students identify states of matter, describe the physical properties of states, and collect temperature data...
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What is a Physical Change in Matter?

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this matter worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer by writing in 1 thing that causes a physical change in matter and 3 effects this has on matter.
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Solutions and Suspensions

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Learners explore matter by conducting an in class demonstration. In this liquid mixture lesson, students identify the difference between a solution in which a solid dissolves into liquid, and a suspension where the solid doesn't dissolve...
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Properties of Water

For Teachers K - 1st
Students study the three physical properties of water-solid, liquid and gas. They classify materials as solids, liquids, and gases. They define the terms solids, liquids and matter and explain that when materials are manipulated,...
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Melt the Ice

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine and discuss how water changes from a liquid to a solid to a gas. They explore this concept by having an ice cube race, competing to see which group can change the solid water back into liquid water first.
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Activity #15 What Happens To A Liquid As Energy Is Added?

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Pupils model the arrangement of particles in a liquid. They use the model, to demonstrate how a gas is formed from a liquid with no increase in temperature as energy is added. Pupils model the arrangement and movement of gas particles.
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Cloud Watchers

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read "The Cloud Book" by Tomie dePaola to jumpstart their cloud study. They offer examples of liquids, solids, and gases and chart them. They observe the making of a cloud in a demonstration. They discuss and draw...

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