States of MatterNon-Linear PowerPoint
By: Rebecca Stalter
Introduction:Subject – Sixth Grade ScienceTitle of Lesson - States of MatterObjective - To teach students how to identify the
different states of matter.Objective 1: Students should be able to identify the 3
different states of matterObjective 2: Students should be able to distinguish
between the 3 different states of matter.Objective 3: Students should be able to list a physical
property of each state of matter.Objective 4: Students should be able to explain and
draw the difference of the space between particles in the 3 different states of matter.
Objective 5: Students will be able to list examples of each state of matter in our daily life.
Procedures – Students will move in groups to 6 stations guessing what state of matter the materials at that station are. Students will regroup as a whole. We will discuss our observations in groups and come to conclusions about each state of matter while going through the PowerPoint.
Evaluation - The QuizMaterials – Pen, paper, PowerPoint, 2 object
examples of gas, 2 of liquid, 2 of solid.
StandardsPhysical SciencesBenchmark A: Relate uses, properties and chemical processes to
the behavior and/or arrangement of the small particles that compose matter.
Nature of Matter 3. Describe that in a physical change the chemical properties of a
substance remain unchanged.4. Describe that chemical and physical changes occur all around
us.Scientific InquiryBenchmark C: Give examples of how thinking scientifically is
helpful in daily life.Science and Society4. Identify ways scientific thinking is helpful in a variety of
everyday settings.
What is matter?Matter is defined as
anything that has mass and takes up space.
Matter can take the form of a solid, a liquid or a gas.
What is matter made of?All matter is full of tiny little particles called atoms.
The way the atoms are packed and how the atoms move together determine which state the object is, solid liquid or gas.
Properties of a SolidSolids have a fixed
volume and shape.Solids are not easily
compactable.Particles are tightly
packed with little room to move.
Examples of Solids:Crayons, Slides, Doors, Sponges
Can you think of some examples?
Properties of a LiquidLiquids assume the
shape of their container.Liquids have a fixed
volume.Liquids are not easily
compressible.Particles are farther
apart with some room to slip and slide past each other.
Examples of Liquids,Water, hand soap.
Can you think of some examples?
Properties of a GasGases assume the shape
and volume of their container.
Gases are easily compressible.
Particles are far apart and fast moving.
An example of a gas is helium in a balloon. Can you think of any examples of a gas?
Matter is all around us…
Resources:Newman, D. (2011, February 5). The matter
song. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bn3v_LUVIOI
States of matter. (2009, January). Retrieved from http://www.chem.purdue.edu/gchelp/atoms/states.html
States of matter. (1999). Retrieved from http://www.edinformatics.com/math_science/states_of_matter.htm
Use Your Brain!Answer these questions in order
Question 1
Question 2
Question 3
Question 1What is the definition of matter?
Anything you can see.
Any that has mass and takes up space.
Anything that has weight.
Question 2Which state of matter has loosely packed
particles that move fast and freely past each other?
Solid
Gas
Liquid
Question 3Which of these are the physical
properties of a liquid?No definite shape or volume,
compressible, particles loosely packed.
Definite shape and volume, not compressible, particles tightly packed.
Definite volume, no definite shape, not compressible, particles are packed together with some room to move.
Great Job!!
The correct definition for matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.
Question 2
Try AgainPlease review the following
information and try Question 1 again.
Great Job!! Gases have loosely packed particles that are
free to move and slide past each other.
Liquids are particles are packed tighter together with some room to move but not much.
Solids are tightly packed with no room to move past each other.
Question 3
Try AgainPlease review the following information and try
Question 2 again.
Great Job!! A liquid has a definite volume, no definite
shape, not compressible, particles are packed together with some room to move.
A gas has no definite shape or volume, compressible, particles loosely packed.
A solid has a definite shape and volume, not compressible, particles tightly packed.
Try AgainPlease review the following information and
try Question 3 again.