Phases of Matter: What Phases will I Pack for Lunch?
Directions: Matter can exist in three phases - as a solid, a liquid, or a gas. As a group, read about matter's phases (click link) in order to help you answer big questions, such as:
Print this Phases of Matter Graphic Organizer (one per group, click link) before you begin reading about the phases of matter.
Hint: Your "Topic" would be "States of Matter"
Complete the graphic organizer as you read about matter's phases; keep the above questions in mind as you fill out your organizer. Once it has been completed, INDIVIDUALLY print and complete this short Phases of Matter Worksheet (click link). Then, bring the completed organizer and completed worksheet to the teacher along with your "Action Plan" worksheet (one per student) and obtain teacher's signature.
After "Phases of Matter" has been completed, move on to the next required group activity.
- What are the three phases of matter?
- How do you know when matter is a solid?
- How do you know when matter is a liquid?
- How do you know when matter is a gas?
- What is an example of a solid?
- What is an example of a liquid?
- What is an example of a gas?
- What phases of matter will you include in your lunch?
Print this Phases of Matter Graphic Organizer (one per group, click link) before you begin reading about the phases of matter.
Hint: Your "Topic" would be "States of Matter"
Complete the graphic organizer as you read about matter's phases; keep the above questions in mind as you fill out your organizer. Once it has been completed, INDIVIDUALLY print and complete this short Phases of Matter Worksheet (click link). Then, bring the completed organizer and completed worksheet to the teacher along with your "Action Plan" worksheet (one per student) and obtain teacher's signature.
After "Phases of Matter" has been completed, move on to the next required group activity.