Unit 8: States of Matter
I can...idescribe solids, liquids, and gases in terms of motion of and spacing and attractions between particles. [6.PS.2]
1. Guided Notes
Watch the video and complete the notes as you watch. Get the worksheet & keep these in your binder under the "Notes" tab.
2. Bill Nye - SOM!
Bill Nye goes above and beyond to explain states of matter. Pay close attention. Make sure you fill-in the notes as you watch!
**If you are caught using the answer key for this video, prepare to write a 5 paragraph essay identifying each state of matter and what makes each of them unique. You will need to include details such as the density of each state and why it looks a specific way at room temperature compared to heating up or cooling down.
3. Section 1 & 2 Review
4. SOM Gizmo
Complete the Water Phases Gizmo!
5. Three States of Matter
Use your notes to complete the comparison of the three states of matter. Read the directions carefully!
6. Three States of Matter
Create a cootie catcher about the three types of matter. See if you can stump your friends with this review.
7. SOM Review
SOM Study Guide for Unit Test. Be prepared to read SOM graphs and explain changes of state when thermal energy is applied. Here's the rubric for the written response.
Need more practice? Check out this PhET Simulation!
Mastery Assessment -> States of Matter
Go to the MASTERY ASSESSMENT board and collect Mastery Assessment U1. Start with assessment letter A.
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**If you are unsuccessful, then you may go back to take letter B.
Done with all unit work?
Develop & test a hypothesis about the behavior of three different states of matter in a closed retractable space (syringe).
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Solid = marshmallow? Gas = air Liquid = water