Friday, October 19, 2012

Inquiry Reflection + States of Matter Simulation

Happy Friday! I know that many of you are excited about today’s Halloween Carnival but please hold on to the celebration until class is finished. We have quite a few items that I would like for you to accomplish today:

  • Review & Goal Set for Inquiry Project
  • Give me feedback about the first quarter.
  • Work through computer simulations to help your understanding of states of matter and phase changes.


Quarter 1 Survey

Content Objectives:
  • Inquiry


  1. Evaluate performance of self and group for the first quarter.
  2. Set goals for the second quarter.
  • States of Matter


  1. Identify and explain if a representation is an atom or molecule.
  2. Describe differences and similarities between solids, liquids and gases on a molecular level.
  3. Determine processes you could use to make solids, liquids and gases change phases.

Language objectives:
  • Use appropriate organization in writing to reflect upon my performance in the first quarter.
  • Using “I will” statements, set a minimum of three goals for the second quarter.

October Process Words
  • Evaluate (6, 7, 8th grade)
  • Represent (6, 7, 8th grade)
  • Refer (7, 8th grade)
  • Refute (7, 8th grade)
  • Confirm (8th grade)
  • Consider (8th grade)

Inquiry Project Reflection

States of Matter Simulation by PhET
URL: http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/states-of-matter-basics

Activity Hand-out

Tab 1


Tab 2


Try another simulation
NOVA Simulation: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/physics/states-of-matter.html

On Tuesday, we will have an assessment on States of Matter and Phase Changes

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