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Matter
This animated, online tutorial will help you understand the properties of matter, including atomic structure, molecules, elements, and density. (Note: Shockwave is required to view the animations,)
http://ippex.pppl.gov/interactive/matter/intro.html

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The Properties of Water
Complete the activities to discover nine properties of water, including polarity, cohesion and adhesion, capillary action, and surface tension.
http://www.biologylessons.sdsu.edu/classes/lab1/lab1.html

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It's a Matter of Density
This interdisciplinary math/science lesson has students investigate density, mass, and volume.
http://teachertech.rice.edu/Participants/louviere/Lessons/les6.html

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Visual Elements and the Periodic Table
This site features outstanding animations on each of the elements, but the download times are a bit too long.
http://www.rsc.org/chemsoc/visualelements/pages/periodic_table.html

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Dirtmeister's Science Lab on Matter
Students create colloidal suspensions in the lab.
http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=7638

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Exploring the
Play with this unknown substance and chart its various properties.
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/lessonplan.jsp?id=72

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States of Matter
This animation illustrates the effects of changes in temperature and pressure on the states of matter for three substances: water, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/zero/matter.html

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Properties of Matter - Mass
Learn about the properties of matter including mass, density and volume. Work like a scientist in Activity 2 when you decide which metal is best for building a bike.
http://www.thetech.org/exhibits/online/topics/54a.html

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Filling the Boxes
Learn about density. Try to determine which mateterial has more mass and which has less.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/balloon/science/density/filling.html

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Liquid Rainbow
Can you create a rainbow pattern of colors in a test tube?
http://www.sciencenter.org/chemistry/

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IPPEX Interactive - Matter
This is a great site to use in a computer lab. Students can get core content and interactivity on the properties of matter.
http://ippex.pppl.gov/interactive/matter/states.html

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Why does ice float?
Ice floats because it is less dense than water. Water has a density of 1.0 gm/cubic cm. The density of ice Ih is 0.931 gm/cubic cm. But, why is ice less dense than water if both are made up of molecules of H2O?
http://www.edinformatics.com/interactive_molecules/ice.htm

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Science Projects for Kids: States of Matter
Investigate states of matter with these eight science projects.
http://home.howstuffworks.com/science-projects-for-kids-states-of-matter.ht ...

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Matter
This webpage host an interactive multimedia animation about the three states of matter. Teachers can insert this animation into their interactive presentations and/or assign the site to students as a tutorial or for reinforcement of content purposes.
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/states_of_matter/

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Density
Learn to calculate the density of an unknown solid from knowing its mass and volume.
http://www.edinformatics.com/math_science/density.htm

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The Structure of Matter
Explore the structure of matter.
http://www.thetech.org/exhibits/online/topics/51a.html

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What is Matter
Let the Dirtmeister explain matter to you and provide some examples of how it changes form. Don't forget to try the science lab.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/dirt/matter/whatmat.htm

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Can Water Float on Water?
Investigate what happens to layers of water with different densities caused by both temperature and salinity.
http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/articles/20080402/LZActivity.asp

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Try This Eggsperiment to Measure the Density of Salt Water
Measure the density of salt water by determining what salt concentration will float an egg.
http://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentoring/project_ideas/OceanSci_p003.shtml

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Water Properties
This page describes the chemical and physical properties of water, with links to an on-line quiz.
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/waterproperties.html

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Water Properties
View the pH scale and see how the pH of water affects the environment.
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/phdiagram.html

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Antibubbles
What is an antibubble? This page gives you ideas on how to make antibubbles. They are simple and easy to do.
http://www.antibubble.org/

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More Than a Sticky Bug-Buster
Discover why amber is becoming an important research tool.
http://whyfiles.org/008amber/ambermain1.html

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Density
At this site you will learn about density and conduct experiments in a virtual lab. All you need is Shockwave!
http://ippex.pppl.gov/interactive/matter/density.html

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Density, Mass, and Volume
Get your calculator and practice calculating density.
http://science.widener.edu/svb/tutorial/density.html

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The Collapsing Can
Here's an interesting experiment to try at home. It will help you see the effects of air pressure.
http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu/HOMEEXPTS/COLLAPSE.html

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4th Grade Science: Matter
Click on chapter one or two for information about matter. After reading, try the review.
http://www.nyu.edu/pages/mathmol/textbook/4gradecover.html

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Matter
This webpage contains a definition of the physical science concept of matter as any substance which has mass and occupies space, and all physical objects are composed of matter, in the form of atoms, which are in turn composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons. The Phases of Matter are also discussed on this site as well.
http://physics.about.com/od/glossary/g/Matter.htm

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Balloon Molecules
This website uses interconnected balloons to model various molecular structures. The website also contains tips and instructions on how to make your own balloon molecules.
http://www.balloonmolecules.com/Html/Galerie_vor.htm

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Reading Comprehension: Properties and Changes
Test your knowledge to see how much you know about matter!
http://education.jlab.org/reading/properties_and_changes.html

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Endocrine Modulation - Bioaccumulation
Bioaccumulation or biomagnification is the process by which contamination of the environment by persistent chemicals, including endocrine disrupters and other toxicants, leads to the accumulation of these chemicals by an entire ecosystem.
http://www.emcom.ca/EM/bio.shtml

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Floating and Sinking
Discover how hot air balloons fly.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/balloon/science/density/

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Glitter Globe
Make something that is pretty and fun to play with. Experiment with liquids that do not mix, watch them flow and learn about polar and nonpolar molecules.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/science_explorer/glitter.html

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Floating Soap Bubbles
This simple experiment lets you discover the many colorful properties of soap bubbles as they float on carbon dioxide.
http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu/HOMEEXPTS/SOAPBUBL.html

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An Interactive Periodic Table
Do you know your elements? Click on any element on this table and learn about that element's appearance, abundance, reactions, and much more. There is even an encyclopedia link for each element.
http://www.chemicool.com/

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Changes in Matter
How can you force a physical change in matter? Make some mystery matter and do experiments with it. Based on your observations, make conclusion about the state of your matter.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/dirt/matter/lab.htm

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Liquids
Click here to learn the characteristics of liquids and why liquids are known as the “in–between” state of matter.
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_liquid.html

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States of Matter
Did you know there are four state of matter? This page defines each state of matter and discusses how compounds can move from one phase to another when special physical forces are present.
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_states.html

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Boil Water with Shockwave
Run this experiment, changing the water amount, the starting water temperature, and the heating power. Enter how long you think it will take to boil the water.
http://ippex.pppl.gov/interactive/energy/boilwater.html

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Test Density with a Supersaturated Solution
Do freshwater and saltwater mix? Find out in this experiment.
http://www.amnh.org/ology/features/stufftodo_marine/salinity_main.php?TB_if ...

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Properties
Find out why ice floats and why water is "weird".
http://witcombe.sbc.edu/water/chemistryproperties.html

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ChemSense
Find developing software and activities to help students investigate chemical phenomena and express their understanding in a variety of chemistry representations.
http://chemsense.org/about/index.html

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Boil Boil Toil and Trouble - International Boiling Point Project
Interact with classrooms around the world to discover which factor has the greatest influence on boiling point: room temperature, elevation, volume of water, or heating device.
http://www.ciese.org/curriculum/boilproj/index.html

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Temperature and Pressure
Use this hands-on experiment from Discovery.com to learn about the relationship between temperature and pressure.
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans/programs/temperatureandpre ...

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Science NetLinks: Salt - Up Close and Personal
This site provides a lesson plan for using stations to observe the physical properties of salt.
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.php?DocID=173

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Interactive Atmosphere Simulator
Investigate changes in the atmosphere by manipulating pressure, temperature, and density then observe the effects.
http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/atmosi.html

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Hot and Cold Colors
How does temperature effect the dispersal of color? Try this activity and find out. It includes assessments, extensions, and links to other resources.
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.php?DocID=169

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Oobleck
Here is a lesson on classifying matter and investigating physical/chemical changes. Students will make "Oobleck" and record different properties telling whether each property is for a liquid, solid, or gas.
http://education.jlab.org/beamsactivity/6thgrade/oobleck/stu01.l.html

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Conservation of Matter and Density
Students learn about the conservation of matter and density through experiments and activities.
http://www.cmu.edu/gipse/materials/pdf-2000/matter_unit.pdf

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Similar Substances
Students will do the following: 1. Learn how science is used to help solve mysteries and crimes 2. Become familiar with two chemical tests that can be used to identify unknown substances 3. Draw deductions based upon observations and the results of
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans/programs/simsubstances/

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Animal Locomotion
These lessons in PDF format are designed to help students learn about factors that affect how animals move through fluids. The lessons include the topics of fluids, density, buoyancy, and viscosity.
http://iridescentlearning.org/joomla/images/Curriculum/AnimalLocomotion/iri ...

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Spinning the Elements: Wallace Carothers and the Nylon Legacy
Learn the story behind polymers at this site, which highlights the development of nylon; its great for teacher background, core content, and historical perspective.
http://www.chemheritage.org/EducationalServices/nylon/nylon.html

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Science Rocks - Water Density
This easy to follow experiment on water density will be a hit with your students and makes a great science fair project. E-mail the results and ZOOM will post them!
http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/

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The Bombing of America - Chemical Residues
How do forensic scientists solve crimes? Click here to learn about a process called chromatography, which is used by scientists to analyze bomb residue left at a crime scene.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bombingactivity/chromatog.html

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Ocean Float Activity
Build your own ocean float and learn about density!
http://explorations.ucsd.edu/Voyager/Activities/Activity0907/

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Activity: Rocky Icy Moon
Here is a plan to have students estimate the percentage of rock and of ice in our solar system's icy moons. The page is printeable and there is a link to a teacher's page.
http://www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/RockyIcyMoon.html

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Measuring the Density of Water
Students determine the density of water and salt water and explore the effect of density on buoyancy.
http://topex-www.jpl.nasa.gov/education/activities/ts2ssac1.pdf

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Oobleck
You probably have a recipe for this gooey substance, but you probably do not have lab sheets and instructions for a complete lesson on this unusual state of matter. Click here and follow the lab page and teacher overview links.
http://education.jlab.org/beamsactivity/6thgrade/oobleck/index.html

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Under Pressure: Boiling Water
Is the boiling point of water the same everywhere? Find out with this investigation. When your observations are complete, submit your results and compare your findings with those of others around the world.
http://astro.uchicago.edu/cara/southpole.edu/boil.html

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World of Molecules
This website contains numerous 3-dimensional models showing the structure of important compounds, such as foods, drugs, and fuels. It also contains links to suggested activities.
http://www.worldofmolecules.com/

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Virtual lab on Volume, mass and density
How do forensic scientists solve crimes? Click here to learn about a process called chromatography, which is used by scientists to analyze bomb residue left at a crime scene.
http://www.nyu.edu/pages/mathmol/modules/water/density_intro.html

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States of Matter for Gr. K-8
Students observe and classify matter.
http://mypages.iit.edu/~smile/ch9525.html

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Strange Matter
Discover the secrets of everyday stuff. Go inside a soda can to discover what it is made of. Transform Stuff allows you to transfer raw materials into new stuff. Predict which material will win in the Materials Smackdown!
http://www.strangematterexhibit.com/index.html

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The Weight of Water
Students will discover that salt water is more dense than fresh water.
http://www.seaworld.org/animal-info/info-books/manatee/classroom-activities ...

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Change It!
Can you identify characteristics of a physical change?
http://gk-12.osu.edu/Lessons/4th Grade/Change It matter 4.pdf

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Density Bottle Recipe
Get ready to observe density. All you need is an empty water bottle, water, food coloring, vegetable oil and an Alka Seltzer. Mix and OBSERVE!
http://www.sciencemadefun.net/downloads/bottle.pdf

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Ice Cube Fishing
Bury a string in a cup of ice . . . sprinkle some salt. What happens?
http://www.sciencemadefun.net/downloads/cube.pdf

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Potato Float
Your kids will be amazed when they see a slice of potato mysteriously float in the exact center of a glass of water. It is not magic; it is an investigation in density. Be sure to check out Liquid Rainbow, a great extension/assessment activity.
http://www.mcrel.org/whelmers/whelm49.asp

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Density
This page has an activity in which students can measure the density of some different objects. Density is related to planets. There is a link to a teacher's page also.
http://www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/Density.html

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Floating and Density
How does density relate to floating?
http://membership.acs.org/C/Chicago/ChmShort/cs99.html

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The Absorbency of Rock
Can a rock hold liquid? Yes, it can. Prove it for yourself with this rock absorbency experiment.
http://www.seed.slb.com/labcontent.aspx?id=12848&terms=The+Absorbency+of+Ro ...

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Paper Chromotography
Use this paper chromatography activity to help your students understand how the science of forensics works.
http://www.yesmag.ca/projects/paper_chroma.html

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Come On Down!
Students will research the development and use of research vessels/vehicles used for deep ocean exploration. They will calculate the density of objects by determining the mass and volume and construct a device that exhibits neutral buoyancy.
http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/explorations/02galapagos/background/education ...

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