Amy Womack FRIT 7335

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The purpose of this website is to inform site viewers in the subject area of physical science focusing on matter, such as what matter is made of, the physical changes of matter, and the chemical changes in matter.

Statement of Purpose

This website will focus on the major concepts and skills from Georgia Performance Standards for Physical Science. The objective of this website is to assist viewers in understanding what matter is made of, the variety of physical changes in matter, and the chemical changes in matter. Viewers will gain understanding of what matter is, the difference between a physical change and chemical change in matter.

Objectives

The audience of this website will include fifth grade students, teachers of physical science, and also parents.

Audience

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Changes in Matter List of links to navigate through website: What is Matter Made Of, What Are Physical Changes in Matter, What Are Chemical Changes in Matter

Page 1- What is Matter Made Of?

Photo of Georgia State Capitol Building Photo of balloon Photo of microscope List of links to navigate through website: Home Page, What Are Physical Changes in Matter, What Are Chemical Changes in Matter Basic Properties of Matter: Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. Common objects like toys, a bed, and water are just a few of the many things that are made up of matter because they have mass and take up space. Air is also matter. Just because we cant see it doesnt mean it doesnt take up space. Air takes up space in air balloons, party balloons, and even our LUNGS! An example of something that is not matter would be sunlight. It does not take up space and it does not have mass. Particles of Matter: Matter is made up of different particles. If matter is broken down into to its smallest possible particle you would end up with an atom. An atom is the smallest possible particle of a substance. A molecule is made up of two or more atoms joined together. The only way to see an atom or a molecule is to use a special microscope.

Page 2 What Are Physical Changes in Matter?

Photos of ice cube melting, water evaporating, glass of water, ice tray, shredding paper, carving wood, List of links to navigate through website: Home Page, What is Matter Made Of, What Are Chemical Changes in Matter Ice cubes meltinga lake freezing during wintera pond drying up in summer.all of these are changes in states of matter. As we see in these three examples water can take on three different states as a liquid, a solid, or a gas. Everything on Earth can exist as one of these three states: liquid, solid, or gas. These are the three states of matter. A change in the state of matter happens when a substance goes from one state to another. For example if we take an ice cube (solid) and apply heat to it the ice cube will start to melt. The ice cube will obviously turn to water (liquid). If a liquid is cooled enough, it will turn to a solid through the process called freezing. Also, if you heat liquid enough, it will turn to a gas. Think about when someone boils a pot of water. The water starts to rise out of the pot and it is turning into a gas. This is called evaporation. We learned earlier that all matter is made up of tiny particles. Regardless if water is ice, water vapor, or just liquid water the particles are the same. The only thing different is how the particles move. These particles are always moving but depending on what state of matter it is in determine how the particles are moving. Physical Changes: A physical change is a change that DOES NOT result in a new substance. In other words it is still the same thing just a different state. For example, if you tear a piece of paper it is still paper, if you carve a piece of wood it is still wood.

Page 3 What Are Chemical Changes in Matter

Photos of a rusted bicycle, tarnished silver, bread dough rising, burning wood. Chemical Changes: A chemical change is a change that does result in a new substance. When a chemical change takes place there is a chemical reaction. Have you ever noticed the rust on your bicycle or the smell of a match that has been lit? These are just two examples of a chemical change taking place. When your bicycle starts to rust it is because of a reaction of the iron, with oxygen, and also water. A new substance has been formed, which is the rust. Only if a new substance is formed can it be called a chemical change. Students get confused sometimes with physical and chemical changes. For example, just because milk, ice cream, and chocolate syrup are blended together to make a milkshake does not mean it is a chemical change. Nothing has gone through a chemical reaction. These things have just been put together to make a mixture. There are clues to know when a chemical change is taking place. A list has been provided of these clues. List: color change, smell, rusting, wood burning

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Physical Science
Physical Science: Changes in Matter

Changes in Matter
Georgia Performance Standards S5P1a, S5P1b, S5P2a, S5P2b

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What is Matter Made Of?

What Are Physical Changes in Matter

What Are Chemical

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Physical Science: Changes in Matter

What Is Matter Made Of?

Photo of Georgia State Capitol

Photo of Balloon with Air

What is Matter Made Of?

What Are Physical Changes in Matter

What Are Chemical Changes in Matter

Basic Properties of Matter: Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. Common objects like toys, a bed, and water are just a few of the many things that are made up of matter because they have mass and take up space. Air is also matter. Even things we cant see take up space and have mass. Air takes up space in air balloons, party balloons, and even our LUNGS! An example of something that is not matter would be sunlight. It does not take up space and it does not have mass. Particles of Matter: Matter is made up of different particles. If matter is broken down into to its smallest possible particle you would end up with an atom. An atom is the smallest possible particle of a substance. A molecule is made up of two or more atoms joined together. The only way to see an atom or a molecule is to use a special microscope. Georgia Performance Standards S5P1a, S5P1b, S5P2a, S5P2b

What Are Physical Changes in Matter?

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Physical Science: Changes in Matter What is Matter Made Of? What Are Physical Changes in Matter What Are Chemical Changes in

Photo of Liquid Water

Photo of Ice Cubes

Photo of Water Evaporating

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Changes in Matter Ice cubes meltinga lake freezing during wintera pond drying up in summer.all of these are changes in states of matter. As we see in these three examples water can take on three different states as a liquid, a solid, or a gas. Everything on Earth can exist as one of these three states: liquid, solid, or gas. These are the three states of matter. A change in the state of matter happens when a substance goes from one state to another. For example if we take an ice cube (solid) and apply heat to it the ice cube will start to melt. The ice cube will obviously turn to water (liquid). If a liquid is cooled enough, it will turn to a solid through the process called freezing. Also, if you heat liquid enough, it will turn to a gas. Think about when someone boils a pot of water. The water starts to rise out of the pot and it is turning into a gas. This is called evaporation. We learned earlier that all matter is made up of tiny particles. Regardless if water is ice, water vapor, or just liquid water the particles are the same. The only thing different is how the particles move. These particles are always moving but depending on what state of matter it is in determine how the particles are moving. Physical Changes: A physical change is a change that DOES NOT result in a new substance. In other words it is still the same thing just a different state. For example, if you tear a piece of paper it is still paper, if you carve a piece of wood it is still wood. If water freezes it is still water but just now a solid.

What Are Chemical Changes in Matter?

Physical Science: Changes in Matter What is Matter Made Of? What Are Physical Changes in Matter What Are Chemical Changes in

Photo of Rusting bicycle

Photo of wood burning

Photo of tarnished silverware

Click here to see a list of clues for recognizing chemical changes in matter.

A chemical change is a change that does result in a new substance. When a chemical change takes place there is a chemical reaction. Have you ever noticed the rust on your bicycle or the smell of a match that has been lit? These are just two examples of a chemical change taking place. When your bicycle starts to rust it is because of a reaction of the iron, with oxygen, and also water. A new substance has been formed, which is the rust. Only if a new substance is formed can it be called a chemical change. Students get confused sometimes with physical and chemical changes. For example, just because milk, ice cream, and chocolate syrup are blended together to make a milkshake does not mean it is a chemical change. Nothing has gone through a chemical reaction. These things have just been put together to make a mixture. There are clues to know when a chemical change is taking place. A list has been provided of these clues. Click on the link

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