North Attleborough Public Schools

Thematic Links Unit    

Properties of Matter

                                                      Created by Karyn Picard, Grade 3 Teacher

Moving Matter   Matter Matters     Matter Mania     Matter Materials  

Moving Matter
Interactive Sites for Kids

resultsbook.gif (8425 bytes)    "The Case of the Missing Matter"

                 Become an on-line Private Investigator and solve the case.

   What Is Matter?

          Read about properties of matter and click to answer questions on-line.     

  What Is Matter? Chapter 2

         Read about states of matter: solids, liquids, and gases.

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Matter Matters
Student Resources

Studying water is a great way to learn about matter.  Try clicking on these topics for interesting reading and lifelike graphics.

 

water1ani.gif (17664 bytes)  What Is Water?            States of Water                            air.gif (27100 bytes) Water in the Air

 

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Matter Mania
Matter Activities by

Flashcards                 Concentration

Matching                Word Search

 

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Matter Materials
Teacher Resources

States of Matter Lesson

     Introduces the concept of molecules in solids, liquids, and gases.

Matter and Heat

     Demonstrates motion of molecules and the relationship of heat to states of matter.

     Students make ice cream to observe changes in states of matter.  YUM!

Gases Lighter and Heavier than Air

         Use Winnie the Pooh to demonstrate that there are gases that are lighter (less dense) and heavier (more dense) than air.

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Matter Quiz 

Funbrain Quizzes

You will need to log in your class and choose a secret word.  You can also create quizzes to accommodate their students' needs.   Then, use this link for students to go to the Quiz Lab to take assigned quizzes.

  E-mail me with questions or comments!  KPicard@naschools.net

 

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