Instructional Video

Properties of Gases

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What makes gases so unique? Physical science sleuths uncover the facts about gases in a short video. The narrator compares gases to solids and liquids in terms of space between particles, compressibility, and reaction to temperature changes.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use the resource to further the class' understanding of the nature of gases
  • Demonstrate the effects of pressure and temperature on gases, or have students perform a lab to explore on their own
Classroom Considerations
  • Discuss the basic properties of solids, liquids, and gases before watching the video
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • The video uses simple illustrations to make the properties of gases easy to visualize
  • Explains content so that pupils of varied abilities will understand
Cons
  • None
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