Matter Mania: Changing States with Kinetic Energy!

Science Grades 5th Grade 3:07 Video
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Lesson Description

Explore the fascinating world of matter and its different states! Learn how heat and cooling cause matter to transform between solids, liquids, and gases. Discover melting, freezing, evaporation, condensation, sublimation, and deposition, all explained with fun examples and the power of kinetic energy!

Video Resource

Changing States of Matter and Particle Theory for kids

The Animated Teacher

Duration: 3:07
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Key Concepts

  • States of Matter (Solid, Liquid, Gas)
  • Kinetic Energy and Particle Movement
  • Changes of State (Melting, Freezing, Evaporation, Condensation, Sublimation, Deposition)

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the three main states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas.
  • Explain how adding or removing heat affects the kinetic energy of particles in matter.
  • Describe the six changes of state and provide real-world examples of each.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Engage students by asking them to brainstorm examples of solids, liquids, and gases they see every day. Introduce the concept of states of matter and how they can change.
  • Video Viewing (7 mins)
    Play the 'Changing States of Matter and Particle Theory for kids' video by The Animated Teacher. Instruct students to take notes on the different states of matter and the processes that cause them to change.
  • Discussion (8 mins)
    Facilitate a class discussion about the video. Ask students to share their observations and ask clarifying questions. Focus on the role of heat and kinetic energy in the changes of state.
  • Interactive Activity: States of Matter Sort (10 mins)
    Divide students into groups and provide them with cards featuring different substances or scenarios (e.g., ice cube melting, water boiling, dry ice disappearing). Have them sort the cards based on the state of matter and the change of state occurring.
  • Wrap-up and Assessment (5 mins)
    Review the key concepts and changes of state. Administer the multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank quizzes to assess understanding.

Interactive Exercises

  • States of Matter Sort
    Students sort cards representing different substances or scenarios based on their state of matter and the change of state involved.
  • Draw a Diagram
    Students draw a diagram showing the six changes in states of matter, and include whether heat is added or removed for each change.

Discussion Questions

  • What happens to the particles in a substance when it is heated?
  • Can you think of an example of sublimation that wasn't mentioned in the video?
  • Why does condensation form on a cold glass of water on a hot day?

Skills Developed

  • Observation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Scientific Vocabulary
  • Classification

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What are the three main states of matter?

Correct Answer: Solid, Liquid, Gas

Question 2:

What happens to the particles in matter when you add heat?

Correct Answer: They speed up and move more.

Question 3:

What is it called when a solid changes into a liquid?

Correct Answer: Melting

Question 4:

What is it called when a liquid changes into a gas?

Correct Answer: Evaporation

Question 5:

What is it called when a gas changes into a liquid?

Correct Answer: Condensation

Question 6:

What is it called when a liquid changes into a solid?

Correct Answer: Freezing

Question 7:

What is sublimation?

Correct Answer: When a solid changes directly into a gas.

Question 8:

What is deposition?

Correct Answer: When a gas changes directly into a solid.

Question 9:

Which of these is an example of condensation?

Correct Answer: Steam from a shower turning into water droplets on a mirror.

Question 10:

Adding heat to a substance increases its __________.

Correct Answer: Kinetic energy

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The process of a solid turning into a liquid is called ___________.

Correct Answer: melting

Question 2:

The process of a liquid turning into a gas is called ___________.

Correct Answer: evaporation

Question 3:

The process of a gas turning into a liquid is called ___________.

Correct Answer: condensation

Question 4:

The process of a liquid turning into a solid is called ___________.

Correct Answer: freezing

Question 5:

___________ is when a solid turns directly into a gas.

Correct Answer: sublimation

Question 6:

___________ is when a gas turns directly into a solid.

Correct Answer: deposition

Question 7:

The energy of moving particles is called ___________ energy.

Correct Answer: kinetic

Question 8:

Adding ___________ causes particles to move faster.

Correct Answer: heat

Question 9:

A snowflake forming from water vapor is an example of __________.

Correct Answer: deposition

Question 10:

When we remove heat from a substance, the ___________ energy of the particles decreases.

Correct Answer: kinetic

Educational Standards

5.PS1.1:Develop a model to describe that matter is made of particles too small to be seen. 5.PS1.2:Measure and graph quantities to provide evidence that regardless of the type of change that occurs when heating, cooling, or mixing substances, the total weight of matter is conserved. 5.PS1.3:Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties.

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