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Title Exploring Changes in States of Matter
Description Physical Science Properties of Matter
Subject Chemistry, Physics
Level Middle School
Type Lab
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords molecular view of matter, phase change
Simulation(s) States of Matter

Author(s) Jackie Esler
Contact Email jacqueline.esler@bvsd.org
School / Organization Boulder Valley School District
Date submitted 7/6/11
Date updated 10/30/11

Comments

This activity is excellent! I will use it for my online physical science class. It clearly shows students the molecular arrangement response to temperature and pressure and will lead nicely into their hands-on experiment studying atmospheric pressure and boiling point of water. Nicely done! Kathy Owensby   7/1/13

gwynb@lcalions.com wrote: It is very usable, student-friendly, and easy to follow. Trish   11/4/13

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How did you use this activity or change it for your class? Answer keys are often not available because the activities are inquiry based and lead to multiple answers. Professionally constructive comments welcome.

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