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| Download a PDF file of States of Matter Challenge Activity. |
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Science content statement addressed: |
| Middle School |
Physical Science
Matter and Motion
Changes of state are explained by a model of matter composed of atoms and/or molecules that are in motion. |
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| Overview: |
Students create a model that show the movement of molecules in the three states of matter. As an extension, students could produce a video showing how their models the movement of molecules in different states. |
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| Materials: |
Not all required – these are possible materials that students may want to choose from, but they just might see something we don’t that they will use for their model.
- gum drops
- miniature marshmallows
- Cotton balls
- Sytrofoam balls
- Play Dough
- Clay
- Toothpicks
- Straws
- Duct Tape
- Masking Tape
Optional
- iPad
- Phone or other device to record
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Extension: |
This Maker activity lends itself well to creating a Stop Action Motion of the concept using their prototypes.
Here are some free easy to use apps for a Stop Motion. Make sure students do a story board before filming their Stop Action Motion.
Stop Motion Cafe
Lego Movie Maker
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| Post-Project Classroom Discussion/Activities: |
What other ways could you design the three states of Matter? |
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