Middle School Chemistry Unit | Chapter 1 | Matter—Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Students are introduced to the idea that matter is composed of atoms and molecules that are attracted to each other and in constant motion. Students explore the attractions and motion of atoms and molecules as they experiment with and observe the heating and cooling of a solid, liquid, and gas.
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: middle school, chemistry, physical science, inquiry, 5E lesson plan,
Instructional Component Type(s): Unit/Lesson Sequence,  Worksheet,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Video/Audio/Animation,  Image/Photograph,  Text Resource
Instructional Design Framework(s): Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1), Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E)
Resource Collection: iCPALMS

Aligned Standards

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these benchmarks.

Aligned Access Points

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these access points.

SC.8.N.1.In.1
Identify a problem from the eighth grade curriculum, use reference materials to gather information, carry out an experiment, collect and record data, and report results.

SC.8.N.1.Su.1
Recognize a problem from the eighth grade curriculum, use materials to gather information, conduct a simple experiment, and record and share results.

SC.8.N.1.Pa.1
Recognize a problem related to the eighth grade curriculum, observe and explore objects and activities, and recognize a solution.

SC.8.P.8.In.1
Compare properties of solids, liquids, and gases.

SC.8.P.8.Su.1
Recognize three states of matter, including solids, liquids, and gases.

SC.8.P.8.Su.5
Recognize that parts of matter can be separated in tiny particles.

SC.8.P.8.In.7
Identify that matter is made of small particles called atoms.

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