STATES OF MATTER ( phase change activity)

Teach states of matter with this ALL-IN-ONE lesson that offers the opportunity for your students to explore behavior of particles during phase change, draw models to make their thinking visible, classify items into various states of matter through collaboration.

What’s included in this resource?

a) a beautifully designed Power Point Presentation (with Teacher notes)

b) a phet simulation activity to explore phase change

c) Worksheet 1 ( classifying items individual version)

d) Mini Cards ( classifying items group version)

e) Worksheet 2 (Phase change, Drawing models )

**Please check out the preview to see sample PPT, worksheets and lesson objectives.

Part 1: Classifying Matter

Individual version: Students cut and paste items and group them under solids, liquids, gases and “doesn’t fit into 1 group” and state reasons for their classification

Group Version: Students collaborate to classify items on mini cards under the groups stated above. they will discuss and share reasons for their classification.

Part 2: Phase Change

Students first explore phet simulation to learn about behavior of particles during phase change.

Next, they draw models to represent phase change for different real world exaples. This helps them contextualize the concept and relate to it in a meaningful way.

Materials need :

1. a device that is connected to the internet. ( smartphone, computers, tablets)

The power point presentation that accompany this resource;

a) covers properties of solids, liquids, gases and plasma.

b) has teacher notes that makes teaching easy and straight forward.

c) has beautiful images, clear key information to teach the states of matter.

d) directions and suggestions to make the lesson successful.

I have included answer keys and teacher guide to help guide the teacher.
**See preview ***

GRADE LEVEL:

Grades 6 to 9

Turn your states of matter unit into one that you and your students will love. The phet simulation keeps students engaged but also helps them observe for themselves particles movement which leads to long lasting learning. Drawing model gives them a chance to explain natural phenomena through self created models.

I truly believe this resource will be a great addition to your states of matter unit for many years to come.

Thanks and have an amazing class!

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