Matter Webquest

You will have 3 tasks to complete in this webquest. Each Task has its own web pages to research, data to collect and worksheet to fill out. At the end of the Webquest you will turn in a packet of 3 tasks -
Task 1 - It Really Does MATTER
Task 2 - Don't Be So DENSE
Task 3 - Float or Sink - You find Out

Good Luck and Have Fun!

Mr. Havranek & Mrs. Dorsey

TASK 1- It Really Does MATTER


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The First Task
  • Explain what you know about atoms and molecules.

  • Identify problems with atom models.

  • Outline a history about how we learned about matter.

  • Identify properties of a solid, liquid, and a gas.

  • Draw a picture showing particle movement in a solid, liquid, & gas.

  • Compare motions of particles at different temperatures.

  • Explain diffusion.

  • Define and show how density is calculated.


Use the following websites to complete the : It Really Does MATTER Worksheet

Download the worksheet here: worksheet.


Websites to use for: It Really Does MATTER Worksheet

Atoms4Kids - Atoms
Molecules: Nature's Building Blocks
All About Molecules
What's the Matter With the Model?
Particle Model of Matter
Eric Weinstein's World of Scientific Biography
Chem4Kids - Matter
Diffusion
Enchanted Learning - Phases of Matter

Websites to use for: Animations & Games


Diffusion Movie
Diffusion Movie
Diffusion Simulation
Changing the States of Matter
Phase Change Animations
Phases of Water


TASK 2 - Don't Be DENSE



Download the worksheet here:

worksheet


Put your answers to the questions on the TOP HALF of the Don't Be DENSE worksheet. There are 11 problems and 10 spaces on the worksheet. Add a number 11 at the end of the worksheet to include all the problems. DO NOT put the example problem on your answer key.


Density Definition

Density Formula
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On the BOTTOM HALF of the Don't Be DENSE worksheet, complete this interactive density lab

Review how to use a triple-beam balance here




On occasions, you are required to find the density of an irregular object. To do this, you will use water displacement. Review this webpage to refresh your memory about water displacement.



TASK 3 - FLOAT or SINK? You Find Out!



Complete the Float or Sink worksheet. Use this website to complete the Float or Sink worksheet.