Curated OER
Addendum to the Written Curriculum: Measuring Solids
Students use standard rulers to measure the length of common classroom items - such as pencils, books, desk tops - in inches and centimeters, and measure weight in pounds. They also answer math questions, such as "How long is the front...
Curated OER
Fossil Fuel and the Ticking Clock
Learners study energy sources to learn about fossil fuels and environmental concerns. In this energy sources lesson, students watch demonstrations for various energy examples. Learners find hidden pennies, make a bar graph on their data,...
Curated OER
A Simple Viscosity Test
Fourth graders experiment with the viscosity of different liquids. They use a stopwatch to time the a steel ball as it drops through different liquids.
Curated OER
What is the Thermal Depolymerization Process?
Students examine the differences between Boyle's Law and Charles' Law. They discuss the concept of thermal depolymerization. They answer discussion questions to end the lesson.
Curated OER
TIES MSEE Sensor Lesson Plan
Students explain how a sensor works. In this technology lesson, students determine the air quality around their school. They record observations and share results to class.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Observable Properties 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 specifically with the properties of gases including subtopics such as the...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Describing the Invisible Properties of Gas
This video explores how scientists use principles such as gravity to describe and study the properties of gases. [3:27] Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Properties of Gases
A good introduction to gas properties. Covers general properties and the four variables.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Chemistry: Gases
In this module, you will learn why gases are not affected by intermolecular attractions! You will also learn about the properties of gases and the math associated with this special group of matter.
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US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Greenhouse Gases [Pdf]
Lesson plan in which learners observe and contrast thermal properties of three major greenhouse gases. Using simple, readily available materials, students collect temperature change over time for dry air, water-saturated air, carbon...
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Solids, Liquids, and Gases
Students learn about solids, liquids, and gases in this interactive slide show. Animated cartoon characters explain concepts having to do with properties of matter. A self-checking quiz follows the lesson.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Solids, Liquids, and Gases
Given descriptions, scenarios, or illustrations, students will distinguish between the compressibility, structure, shape, and volume of solids, liquids, and gases.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: University of Colorado: Gas Properties
Pump gas molecules to a box and see what happens as the volume changes, add or remove heat, change gravity, and more. Measure the temperature and pressure, and discover how the properties of the gas vary in relation to each other....
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Gases and Their Properties: Audio Book
This audio book discusses the properties of gases. The author talks about many gas relationships: pressure/volume, pressure/temperature, volume/temperature, pressure/moles, and volume/moles.
University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina: Properties of Real Gases
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Chemistry Department provides slides 36-40 of this a 40-slide PowerPoint presentation. The site discuss real gases and the van der Waals equation of state. The explanation for why gas samples...
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Gases [Pdf]
This "Introduction to Chemistry" chapter discusses gases and their properties, ideal gas calculations and equation stoichiometry, and Dalton's law of partial pressures. Many pictures, charts, and sample calculations help to further...
Upper Canada District School Board
Tom Stretton's Chemistry Pages: The Noble Gases
Through an online slideshow format, learn about the chemical properties and practical uses of the noble gases. Includes questions at end.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Properties of Matter
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this online tutorial, students will begin to understand a substance according to its physical properties. Learn to distinguish between extensive and intensive...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Properties of Matter
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students examine differences in physical and chemical properties of solids, liquids, and gases.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Gases Lighter and Heavier That Air
Teachers, to demonstrate to the elementary student that some gases are heavier than others, this experiment uses Winnie the Pooh and balloons to do just that.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Gases
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses properties of gases, why they exert pressure, and atmospheric pressure.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Gases
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Properties of gases, why they exert pressure and atmospheric pressure.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Gases
Students are asked to describe the reason the balloons rise and what that means for the gas properties.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Gas Properties
Experiment with this simulation to better understand the properties of gas with added variables.