Matter Matters, Suggested Grades: 4-7


 

Students study solids, liquids, and gases in this inquiry-based e-Lab that lays the groundwork for more in-depth learning experiences on these topics. Students review chemical and physical changes, see phase changes, make predictions, and interpret results. We use liquid nitrogen and dry ice to discuss in-depth what is happening at the various phase changes and why teams interact with us you share what they know about matter all the way to the molecular level.

 


 

 Lesson Plans


Pre-Lab Lesson:

Pre-lab lesson

Matter Matters Powerpoint

Vocabulary

 

 Flipped Video Lessons on Matter

 

VIDEO 1  Topics:  What is matter?; States of matter; Properties of Matter

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTyItX-pIt0

 

VIDEO 2   Topics:  States of matter; Energy and phase changes

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jm8jqODJRcQ

 

 VIDEO 3   Topic:  Physical/chemical changes

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfY21oXZlEs

 

Post-Lab Lesson:

Phase Change Charades

 Printable Materials


Printable Materials for e-Lab:

Lab Journal (one per student)

TABLE TENTS:

Alpha | Bravo | Charlie | Delta | Echo


Classroom Setup


Credits


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