STATES OF MATTER BASICS – CHEMISTRY
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW:
Introduce states of matter through simplified simulation. Students explore solid, liquid, and gas basics with accessible particle models.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Identify states of matter
• Understand basic particle behavior
• Observe phase differences
STANDARDS ALIGNMENT:
• TX TEKS IPC I.7.A – States of matter
• NGSS – Matter and Its Interactions
SKILLS DEVELOPED:
Matter Foundations, Particle Basics, Scientific Observation, Chemistry Introduction
GRADE LEVELS: 3rd-7th Grade
ACTIVITY TYPE: Simulation