| States of Matter and Change |
| States of Matter |
| | The Particle Adventure
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| | Although some of the material is intended for advanced learners, this incredible site is easy to read and follow, and contains an enormous amount of updated information on particles and matter. The following topics are addressed: Of What is the World Made? What Holds It Together?, Particle Decays, Unsolved Mysteries, How Do We Experiment With Tiny Particles? How Do We Interpret Our Data? A must see! |
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| | The Atoms Family
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| | Learn all about matter at this creative, fun website! "Learn about the principles of atoms and matter" in "The Phantoms Portrait Parlor", and "Learn about energy conservation, kinetic, and potential energy" in "The Mummys Tomb" . Lots of cool introductory lessons on matter! |
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| | Classifying Materials - BBC
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| | A great site from the BBC that covers * Atoms and elements, Chemical symbols / the periodic table, Compounds, Atoms and molecules, Chemical formulae, Mixtures, Separating mixtures.
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| | Matter - Chem4Kids
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| | Super stuff about matter! Topic pages include: States of Matter, Gas, Solid, Liquid, Plasma, Mixture. |
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| | Interactive Matter
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| | This module will introduce you to many of the basic properties of matter including atoms, ions, elements, molecules, and density. You will use real data from plasma physics research to further explore the basic properties of matter. |
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| | Matter - Sci-Ber Text
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| | Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. Everyone is made up of matter that is constantly experiencing both chemical and physical changes. Learn here about Physical Changes, Observing Physical, Changing Phases, Chemical Changes ... and much more!
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| | Changing Matter Demonstration
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| | A great interactive demonstration of liquid molecules! Increse the heat, and watch it change into a gas! |
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| | Three States of Matter
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| | Learn all about solids, liquids and gases! |
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| | Marvelous Molecules
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| | Learn about molecules through these great interactive online activities - find out How Many Molecules Are You?, and check out the infra-red cam! |
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| | Mirror Molecules
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| | Many molecules differ in the same way a left and right hand differ. They are mirror images of each other. They are called stereoisomers. Learn more here, from the Smithsonian Institute! |
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| | States of Matter Tutorial - Purdue
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| | Gases, liquids and solids are all made up of microscopic particles, but the behaviors of these particles differ in the three phases. See an illustrated demonstration here! |
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| | Three Forms of Water
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| | Water can occur in three states: solid (ice), liquid, or gas (vapor). Learn all about the states of water here! |
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| | Boiling Point Project
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| | "The purpose of this project is to discover which factor (room temperature, elevation, volume of water, or heating device) has the greatest influence on boiling point." Check out this interactive online experiment! |
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| | Matter - Dirtmeister
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| | Find out about what matter is, and check out the great lab activity to learn more! |
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| | What are Materials Made Of?
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| | Learn about: Solids, liquids and gases; When materials mix; Separating material mixtures; Elements and compounds. |
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| | Molecules in Motion
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| | A great animation that allows students to view models of common models from different angles. |
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| | What are Atoms?
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| | "Atoms are the basic building blocks of matter that make up everyday objects. A desk, the air, even you are made up of atoms!
There are 90 naturally occurring kinds of atoms. Scientists in labs have been able to make about 25 more." Learn more at this great site! |
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| | Element and Matter Games
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| | A great bunch of games that will test your knowledge of the elements and matter:
Element Flash Cards,
Element Math Game,
Element Hangman,
Element Crossword Puzzle,
Element Concentration, and
Element Matching Game.
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| | Elements and Atoms
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| | A basic overview of the properties of elements and atoms, designed for 11-14 year-olds. |
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| | Molecules
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| | A basic overview of the properties of molecules, designed for 11-14 year-olds. |
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| | Compounds and Chemical Bonding
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| | A basic overview of how compounds are formed, and the way in which atoms atoms chemically join, designed for 11-14 year-olds. |
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| | Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
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| | An illustrated demonstration of these three types of matter. |
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| | Matter - 7th Grade
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| | This site from the Utah Department of Education has information, multimedia, and activities that help students understand the properties of matter. For a slightly more advanced perspective, try their 8th Grade Matter site! |
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| | States of Matter Animations
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| | These animated pages allow you to see the action of particles in solids, liquids and gases - up close! |
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| Chemical Change |
| | Change is Cool!
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| | Chemical changes are changes substances undergo when they become new or different substances. Learn all about these changes here! |
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| | Chemical and Physical Changes Overview
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| | Any substance which is submitted to heat, added to water or mixed with another substance etc. can be changed. If a change takes place, it can be either chemical or physical. Learn the difference here! |
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| | Physical and Chemical Properties and Changes
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| | A great overview, with several practice quizzes and worksheets on this topic! |
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| | What are Physical and Chemical Changes?
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| | This page includes a great QuickTime movie that demonstrates a chemical change. |
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| | Mixtures - BBC
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| | A mixture is made from different substances that are not chemically joined together. Learn the basics of separating mixtures here! |
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| | Chemical Changes
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| | A chemical change is a change in matter that occurs on the molecular level. Learn much more here! |
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| | The Mixture Lab
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| | A great interactive feature where students learn to separate mixtures! |
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| | Demystifying Mixtures
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| | One topic chemists study is mixtures and the substances that make them up. In this activity you will use a process called chromatography to find out what makes up a mixture you use often: black ink.
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| | Reactions and Chemical Change
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| | Explore the relationship between chemical changes and chemical reactions. |
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| | Difference Between Chemical & Physical Changes
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| | A discussion in response to a student question. |
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