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Article Title
No Simple Matter: Advice on Leading Students to a Deeper Understanding of the Three States of Matter
Document Type
Article
Abstract
The following is an activity that utilizes the learning cycle to actively engage students in constructing a deep understanding of the states of matter. Students initially explore properties of solids, liquids, and gases through concrete experiences with familiar materials. Science jargon is appropriately delayed until after students have accurately interpreted their experiences. During the application phase students employ their knowledge of the states of matter to investigate the characteristics of an unusual substance to try to identify its state of matter. Key nature of science ideas are explicitly addressed throughout the activity. This article promotes National Science Education Standards A, B, and G, and Iowa Teaching Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Publication Date
Winter 2008
Journal Title
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Volume
35
Issue
1
First Page
16
Last Page
20
Copyright
© Copyright 2008 by the Iowa Academy of Science
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Whipple, Sarah and Rodenborn, Patrick
(2008)
"No Simple Matter: Advice on Leading Students to a Deeper Understanding of the Three States of Matter,"
Iowa Science Teachers Journal: Vol. 35:
No.
1, Article 6.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/istj/vol35/iss1/6