Structure of Matter

	This page is to help you understand the state standards on the structure of matter. It is divided into three main parts. Web site links Experiments Quizzes and tests (evaluation/assessments)
d. Students know the states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) depend on molecular motion.   e. Students know that in solids the atoms are closely locked in position and can only vibrate; in liquids the atoms and molecules are more loosely connected and can collide with and move past one another; and in gases the atoms and molecules are free to move	The State Standards are listed to the left. pdf Matter review new 07 Click on this link to download a pdf review page. Click on this link to download a pdf review page 2 Click on this link to download a pdf class review activity

Check out Raylee and Kelsey in their matter demo.

Students know that in solids the atoms are closely locked in position and can only vibrate; in liquids the atoms and molecules are more loosely connected and can collide with and move past one another; and in gases the atoms and molecules are free to move	Students know the states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) depend on molecular motion.

Click on this link to view a short movie with Bryan reporting on the three states of matter.

All the links below are great pages on the study of the states of matter.

Structure of Matter standard "d" and "e."

Student Class Demo

In this visual class demo can be helpful in modeling molecules in a solid, liquid and a gas. Take colorful rubber balls (I got them at The Party Store) and put them into a large clear plastic container. Have a student model a solid by making the colored balls vibrate but not move around. To show the liquid the student makes the balls move around slipping and sliding past one another. For the gas the student shakes the container vigorously causing the balls to go in every direction.

This has another variation on a states of matter demo for the overhead projector.

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http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/states_of_matter/	This is a good animated demo of solids liquids and gasses!
http://www.chem.purdue.edu/gchelp/atoms/states.html	Another good page on solide liquids and gasses. I thas a nice animated example too. It also has a chart that covers: Some Characteristics of Gases, Liquids and Solids and the Microscopic Explanation for the Behavior
http://www.uvm.edu/~inquiryb/webquest/sp03/Barksdale/	This is another great page on the states of matter. I like the questions at the bottom too!
http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=30	This site has nice animations about solid, liquid , gas, and plasma
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_states.html	Another great site on states of matter!
http://www.visionlearning.com/library/module_viewer.php?mid=120	"This Vision Learning site not only has terrific content, but fabulous movies that animate the molecular motion in solids, liquids and gases. Just click on the words "magnify 10x" and you'll see the animations. Terrific. " Kathy Martin Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School
http://www.svusd.org/p_subject.asp?sid=13994	Lots of great matter links
	Stadium Crowd This animation takes you through the three states of matter using the analogy of a stadium crowd as the particles in a solid, liquid, and gas.
	Sublimation This animation helps to teach Sublimation.
	Brownian Motion This animation shows how temperature affects the motion of particles.

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/nickpower/web-content/chempmf.html This page has severel links with animations for teaching about solids liquids and gasses.

 

2009 Class Scores Period One 1403 Period Two 1336 Period Four 1368 Period Five 1711 The Champions of 2009! Period Six 1403   2009 Matter Palooza Individual Best Scores 2924 Jacob C. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocius ! 2918 Marion M. Phenomenal 2827 Brittany H. Outrageous! 2399 Kevin T. Sick! 2395 Cory H. Fierce! 2174 Mark D. Fantabulous! 2093 Meghan B. Wicked Good! 2030 Reema M. Kooliosis! 1967 Ryan G. Boo-yah! 1962 Kevin T. Humongus! 1780 Blake G. Jumpin Jehosephat! 1737 Amy S. Wowie Kazowie! 1664 Carolynn E. Groovy! 1565 Jacob R. Intense! 1534 Amanda B. Neato Burrito! 1488 Lauren H. Va Va Voom!

2008 Class Scores Period One 1456 Period Two 1449 Period Four 1461 Period Five 1464 Period Six 1679 The Champions of 2008   2008 Matter Palooza Individual Best Scores 2924 Cade L. Boo-yah! 2924 Basil C. The Matter Meister 2914 Ethan D. Fierce! 2910 Cade L. Humongus! 2908 Rachael W. Jumpin Jehosephat! 2897 Erin B. Wicked! 2850 Brenna M. Va Va Voom! 2722 Ian P. Wowsers! 2604 Christina C. Wowie Kazowie 2604 Lauren O. Outrageous 2554 Irfan S. Sick! 2473 Jacqueline C. Kooliosis 2341 Veronica P. Whoa! 2310 Josh A. Gadzukes! 2212 Adib A. Amazing! 2185 Jose B. ooh, ahh! 2149 Lisa L. groovy 2120 Kaley O. Neato Burrito! 1982 Daniel G. 1964 Madelynne H. 1938 Nicole B. 1831 Eddie G. 1770 Alex R. 1735 Eli K. 1700 Aliza C. 1665 Sebastian L. 1652 Caitlyn D. 1598 Kelsey B. 1561 Jed H. 1467 Serena R.

You can earn two extra credit points if you score higher than your class. You must print out the page that has the score like or you can show me the screen on the computer at school.

http://www.spaceweathercenter.org/amazing_plasmas/01/mattersorter.html

This is a fun interactive that has you sort different states of matter in four categories. Guide the falling objects into the right "States of Matter" bin... solid, liquid, gas or plasma. Careful: the longer you play, the faster it gets! It's a great way to learn examples for each state. I have a wireless keyboard that I give to a student and the whole class yells out where the example should go. The class is required to fill in an example chart so they end up with a nice list of examples for each state in their science journal.

The Champions of Matter 2007 Paul S. sets a new record 2924, for the Matter Sorter! Woo Hoo! See Score above!

The Champions of Matter 2007 William A. also has a new record score of 2924 You need lighting (or even plasma fast) reflexes to achieve a score this high! Joe W. also just tied the 2924 mark. All three record scores this year were perfect, with no lives lost or any mistakes.

Paul S. 2924 William A. 2924 Joe W. 2924 Casey R. 2924 Steven H. 2920 Areb R. 2919 Stephen L. 2913 Shelby G. 2902 Juan M. 2884 Andrew T. 2879 Danny A. 2874 Bret G. 28656 Brandon N. 2633 Jonathan N. 2587 Jacob B 2368 Katherine M. 2339 Emma V. 2267 Michael G. 2224 Dianah D 2061 Wyatt S. 1996 Melody V. 1838 Alex L. 1827 Brian B. 1773 Cody E. 1713 Nate S. 1650 Aaron F. 1600 Leo S, 1516 Paige F. 1471 Allison W. 1094

You can earn two extra credit points if you beat the lowest class score. You must print out the page that has the score like Paul did above or you can show me the screen on the computer at school.   2007 Class Scores Period 1. 1285 Period 2. 2248 Period 4. 2119 Period 5. 1681 Period 6. 2922

Congratulations to Brooke! Her persistence and excellent understanding of the states of matter helped her to achieve the highest score in all my classes. She must have amazing reflexes and reaction time to sort the different types of matter so quickly.

(The Champion of Matter) Brooke H. 2922 (The Champion of Matter) Luke K. 2919 Jonny W. 2918 Erika P. 2902 Jared M. 2846 Adam W. 2784 Josh B. 2517 RJ Y 2162 Steven S. 2153 Mitchell D. 2040 Eric O. 1875 Scott M. 1870 Jessica F. 1858 Jared M. 1770 David L 1750 Justin M. 1724 Hailey R. 1720 Katy M 1716 Elaine A. 1665 Matt L. 1655 Allison M. 1641 Brandon H. 1584 Michael W. 1505 Ivan R. 1490 Chris V. 1473 Tory R. 1446  Jon U. 1381 Matt B. 1374

You can earn two extra credit points if you beat your class score. You must print out the page that has the score like Booke did above.   The records for 2006-07 are: Period One 1262 Period Two 1339 Period Three 1354 Period Five 1394 The new Morrison Labs Class Record Woo Hoo! Way to Go! Period Six 1292 The records for 2005-06 are: Period 1 382 pts Period 2 964 pts Period 3 1068 Period 5 862 Period 6 1021

Plasma is a fourth state of matter. Our state does not include plasma as one of the 8th grade standards, but my students ask if it has anything to do with plasma TV's. Consumer Reports says: "Plasma TV screens contain thousands of pixels filled wtih gas that's converted into plasma when subjected to an electrical charge. The pixels act like tiney fluorescent lamps, giving these TV's their distinctive brightness." http://www.spaceweathercenter.org/amazing_plasmas/01/01.html This link has good plasma information.

Experiments that will help you understand states of matter.

Structure of Matter standard "d" and "e."	This at home experiment would help to support the Structure of Matter standard "d" and "e." The balloon freezer experiment seems to work best if the balloon is not fully inflated. Students/Teachers should also be aware that as soon as the balloon is taken out of the refrigerator and touched with their warm hands it will reinflate very quickly. Students could then come to the wrong conclusions..
Click on the link below to download a copy of this lab.   Home Balloon Lab pdf

The study guide below is for the state standards "e" and "f."

Can you answer these questions?

1. *What are the three commonly known states of matter?

*Give two examples of each of these states of matter.

3. *In the websites they talk about a 4th state of matter, what is it?

4. *What is the most common reason for matter changing its state?

6. *What is the type of matter that changes its form very easily?

7. What state of matter is this?

8. What state of matter is this?

9. What state of matter is this?

10. Could you draw a plasma particle picture?

11. Could you fill in the chart or diagram below?

 Erika recently truned in this clever answer that sheow one state of matter changing into another. In this case the solid Wicked Witch of the West is changing into a liquid. To hear a recording of the above scene click here!

Can you find another link to the Witch recording on this page?

Solid Liquid Gas Song

This is a great way to review the states of matter in a

fun Who Wants to Be Millionaire Game.

Try it out and see how you do. (Click on the link below.)

http://www.quia.com/rr/38085.html