Introduction
What is matter?
What are the states of matter?
What are some examples for states of matter?
Can states of matter change?
Those are all questions you will be able to answer by the end of this lesson.
All things that take up space and has mass have matter. There are 3 states of matter that we will be going over in this lesson. Solid , liquid, and gas. Follow the links below to read and go over your text for this lesson.
extra practice:
https://wordwall.net/resource/102204031/ell/states-of-matter
https://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/matter/solids-liquids-gases.htm
Task
States of Matter Presentation
For this assignment you will be paired in groups of 3 for a powerpoint or canva presentation. Each person will pick one state of matter, there must be a clear heading of their state of matter along with students name. Each slide presentation must have :
- definition of the state of matter
- 3 examples of the state of matter
- Minimum of 2 photos
For the last chart all 3 students much work together to compare the states of matter in a chart.
EXTRA CREDIT:
Explain how ice melting into water or water turning into steam shows a a change in states of matter and what process took place (freezing, melting, or evaporation). (5 extra points)
Process
Grading Rubric
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Criteria |
Excellent | Good | Fair | Needs improvement | Fail |
| understanding matter | Clearly explains each state of matter with correct definition. | Explains most states correctly | Some understanding evident | little understanding | little to no understanding of the states of matter |
| Written answers | Uses your own words and sites references properly | Sites most references and uses your own words | At least one reference sited | No references sited | 0 written |
| Examples used | Correct examples used for all states of matter | Correct examples for most states of matter | Few correct examples used | At least one correct example used | 0 examples |
| Chart | Chart for comparing states of matter are accurate neat, and well labeled | Mostly accurate and neat | Some what messy | Hard to understand and messy | Missing information and not understandable and unorganized |
__/20 (+5 possible extra credit points)
Conclusion
Summary:
Read text for the lesson and watch videos.
Practice with interactive games.
Show understanding through project.
Contact teacher for any further questions.