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Web Sites for Teaching Matter

Context:

This assignment was created under the instruction of Jeff Goodman for GS 4401: Science and Science Technology in Elementary Schools in the Fall of 2007.

It was created for future use in the classroom when teaching Matter.

Impact:

The list of web sites is developed to give teachers a resource to help in the teaching of matter.  The web sites include basic information, activities for students, links to other resources, and lesson plans to help teachers develop a solid method of teaching matter.  The impact on students come from the knowledge the teacher has on the subject that enables them to develop lessons that will enhance the understanding of students on the subject matter. 

Alignment:

Standard 3: Indicator 2: Teachers have knowledge of basic physical science concepts including:

  • Structure and properties of matter

This indicator is met by the list of web sites because it provides resources for the instructor so that he/she may be able to gain the appropriate knowledge on the structure and properties of matter.

 

 

Below is a list of links that is designed to help with teaching the concepts of matter.  The list includes web sites for teachers, web sites for students, and web sites offering resources on matter.

Web Links:
  1. Book of Matter and Motion Activities Book of Matter and Motion Activities
    This is a link given a description of a book on matter and motion. On this site you can order the book to help you plan lessons for matter.
  2. Lesson Plans Lesson Plans
    This is a website that offers a great deal of lesson plans that can be used to teach matter.
  3. Matter Activity Idea Matter Activity Idea
    This is an activity described by an elementary teacher that helped her students grasp the concepts of matter.
  4. Matter for Kids Matter for Kids
    This is a website that kids can explore to learn more about matter.
  5. Matter PowerPoint Matter PowerPoint
    This is a link to a PowerPoint that can be used it teaching matter.
  6. Matter Song Matter Song
    This is a site that lets you listen and read the lyrics to a song about matter. The song is developed to help elementary students understand certain concepts about matter.
  7. What is Matter? What is Matter?
    This site offers easy explanations and pictures to help guide the understanding of what matter really is.
Author: Kristin Goad
Last modified: 12/8/2008 1:28 PM (EST)