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Water and Ice

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the states of water. In this water states activity, students observe ice over time and the changes that take place. Students read a related text and draw their observations in a journal entry. Students discuss the...
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PPT
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States of Matter

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This particle PowerPoint includes many pictures to illustrate solids, liquids and gasses and the behavior of their particles.
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Matter

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the nature of matter and of the scientific processes associated with them in this series of lessons.
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Phases of Matter

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders practice using correct vocabulary and apply content knowledge related to phases of matter when answering questions about situations or observations from everyday life.
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Making Ice Cream

For Teachers K
Student examine the physical changes of matter and are able to describe them. They make ice cream in plastic bags to observe the changes in matter. They describe and record the changes in the ice cream mixture as it freezes.
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Properties of Matter

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore forms of matter through reading, hands-on science activities, and research using the Internet. Students create a booklet, directions given, that they title and decorate, to later serve as a review visualization...
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The States of Matter

For Teachers K - 12th
Students apply an inquiry based approach to classic experiments to foster their knowledge and appreciation for the properities of matter. At the conclusion of the instructional activity, they gain knowledge about the properities of...
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Organizer
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How Does Matter Change State?

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this states of matter worksheet, students will write 2 things that cause matter to change state. Then, students will write in the effect that cause has on the state of matter.
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Worksheet
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Molecules in Motion

For Students 9th - 12th
In this molecules worksheet, students review how temperature and pressure affects molecule density. Students compare the volume of a balloon as temperature changes. This worksheet has 9 fill in the blank, 8 true or false, 1 short answer,...
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5th Foss M&s Word Search Puzzle

For Students 7th - 9th
In this properties and characteristics of substance activity, students review and study six key terms associated with matter and then locate those six terms in a word search puzzle.
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Chapter 16 Review- General Science

For Students 5th - 8th
For this review of general science worksheet, students classify examples of matter as mixtures or substances, homogeneous or heterogeneous mixtures, or elements or compounds. Students also convert several examples using the standard...
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Water and Ice

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore water and ice. In this 3 states of matter lesson, students work with a partner to observe, illustrate, and describe the characteristics of an ice cube in a cup. The ice cube is observed again in 15 minutes and changes...
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Water and Ice

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners explore the states of matter. In this physical science lesson, students observe what happens to water when it freezes and record observations. Learners then observe ice when it melts and record observations.
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Alcohol and Its Impact on the Brain

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine water as it changes states.  In water and ice lesson students study the water cycle and what happens to it as it changes state. 
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Earthquakes

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students observe the melting of ice. In this phase change lesson, students observe ice as it melts. They discuss the process and create a Venn diagram comparing water and ice.
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Water and Ice

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students study the water cycle and the different forms of water.  In this exploratory lesson students observe, measure and describe water as it changes state.
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Water and Ice

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students observe water as it changes form.  In this water lesson students observe, measure, and describe water as it changes state. 
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Instructional Lesson Plan: States of Matter and their Properties

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners identify the three states of matter and their properties.  In this physical science lesson, students explore a website on the states of matter and complete a worksheet.
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Worksheet
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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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Pennsylvania Department of Education

Determine Volume of Solids Using Water Displacement

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore math functions by completing math equation worksheets. In this inequality instructional activity, students define a list of math terms and discuss the difference between an equation and inequality. Young scholars...
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Handout
National Institute of Open Schooling

The Gaseous State

For Students 7th - 12th Standards
Sixth in a series of 36, this lesson focuses on gases and their behavior in given situations. Learners review the states of matter and then focus on gases, specifically learning Boyle's, Charles's, Avogadro's Laws, Dalton's, and Graham's...
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Activity
DiscoverE

Creepy Putty

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Mold your learners into materials engineers. Using glue, Borax, and water, scholars create a viscoelastic material. But your class might know it by another name—Silly Putty.
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Nevada Outdoor School

Let It Snow! Let It Melt!

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd Standards
Winter weather offers a great opportunity to teach young scientists about the states of matter. This activity-based lesson includes a range of learning experiences, from experimenting with the rate at which ice melts to singing a song...
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Resources for Educators

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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