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Science Lab: Master the Structure of Matter

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COMBINED RATING

4.0 Stars

TEACHERS (6)

4.0

STUDENTS (2765)

4.1

LENGTH

15 Minutes

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Description

Explore the world of matter in this science-based 2D platformer! As a curious scientist, manipulate ice, water, and air to solve puzzles. Melt ice cubes, use floating platforms, and inflate balloons while learning about states of matter, particle behavior, and scientific principles. An educational adventure for young scientists.

Vocabulary Words

matter

solid

liquid

gas

mass

volume

physical properties

density

Instructions

Play through this interactive game to learn about Structure of Matter. Suitable for Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5.

Main Concepts

In a solid, particles of matter are closely spaced.

The three common states of matter on Earth are: solid, liquid, and gas.

Matter includes all of the substances that make up the universe.

Matter is anything that has mass or volume.

Even though the particles of matter are too small to be seen, they still exist and can be detected by other means.

The air in the world around us is made from matter particles too small to be seen that are moving freely around in space.

In a liquid, the particles of matter are loosely joined together.

Liquids have a definite volume.

Liquids and gases will take the shape of the container that holds them.

Gases do not have a definite volume.

Matter can be divided into tiny particles that are too small to be seen.

In a gas, the particles of matter can move freely.

Solids have a definite shape and volume.(ES)

The mass of a substance is the amount of matter that it has.

Discussion Questions

Before the Game

What is an example of a solid, liquid, and gas? How are these examples different from one another?

After the Game

What is the difference between the physical properties of a solid, liquid, and gas? How are the molecules different in a solid, liquid, and gas? What did you learn about density from the blocks? What was needed to change the states of matter in the game? Explain.