What's The Matter: WebQuest

Clip Art Of An Atom

Mr. Conant . Memorial Middle School . Beverly, MA

Liquids

 

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Site 1
 


Click on the following website and answer the questions. Chem 4 Kids

What is matter? (Hint: The Answer is not everything.  Write the scientific definition.)

Give examples of physical properties of matter.

Give examples of chemical properties of matter.
 


Site 2
 


Click on states of matter and read the page.  After reading the webpage answer the questions.

Name the four states of matter and give and example of each.

Describe the difference between a physical and a chemical change.
 

Site 3
 


In the left margin of the Web page you are currently on there are links.  Click on the “Solids” link and answer the following question.

List the major characteristics of solids.
 



Site 4

 

Now click on the “Liquid” link in the left margin and answer the following question.

List the major characteristics of liquids.
 



Site 5
 

Click on the “Gases” link in the left margin and answer the following question.

How does a gas respond when put into a container?
 



Site 6
 


Now it is time to see the three states of matter in action. Click on the website and click on the bubble that says solid.  Read and copy the facts that appear. Do the same for liquid and gas.

Solid
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Liquid
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Gas
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Site 7

 

Now it is time to do a little grooving. Click on "Matter Is Everywhere". After you read the lyrics click on “Listen to J.P. perform this song” and enjoy.



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