Assignment: Changes in State of Matter Caused by Heating or Cooling 3.5C Assignment

Created by Mrs. D on

6 activities: 6 games

55 min

Activity 1: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

States of Matter: Basics - Phase Changes

Heat, cool, and compress atoms and molecules and watch as they change between solid, liquid and gas phases. Pump more atoms and molecules into the system or change the temperature or volume of a container, and see a pressure-temperature diagram respond in real time. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

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Teacher Ratings (38) 3.8 stars.

Student Ratings (19877) 3.5 stars.

Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

No Pressure (Elem)

In this game, you will work with a scientist to explore the impact of temperature and pressure on states of matter. In each level, you must jump between columns to collect coins. Some columns have questions you must answer before advancing. Answer the questions correctly and you can get to the party at the end of the game. Good Luck!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (19) 3.8 stars.

Student Ratings (7774) 3.7 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 5 min

Chemist's Assistant

Get out your lab coat for a journey with the Chemist! In this game, we learn about the conservation of matter. As the chemist's assistant, you are tasked to explore different types of matter like ice, hot chocolate, etc. using the ingredients you are given.

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Teacher Ratings (82) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (47863) 3.7 stars.

Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 5 min

Freeze

Freeze provides a great introduction to the properties of water, how it changes states when heated or cooled, and that its mass stays the same in all states. Students will enjoy the challenge of moving the frozen water character through obstacles that will heat and cool it during the game.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (37) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (33012) 4.4 stars.

Activity 5: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Lift the Ship

In this game, students will manipulate water evaporating, condensing, and freezing it to see it in solid, liquid, and gas states. They will be regularly reminded that the original mass and volume stays the same throughout these changes. The simulation is a great alternative to organizing lab work!

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Teacher Ratings (57) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (37701) 4.1 stars.

Activity 6: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 8 min

Snow Cone Festival!

In this game students will learn the basics of the states of matter, how they change states, and how mass is conserved, all while making snow cones at a summer festival! Knowledge of mixing solutions, evaporation and condensation will also be key to creating the perfect snow cone!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (15) 3.8 stars.

Student Ratings (15907) 4.0 stars.