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This kinesthetic science demonstration introduces learners to four states of matter: solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. In this activity, learners take on the roles as human atoms to demonstrate the way matter behaves in different states as well as how the addition of energy transforms matter from one state to another. This is one of 5 activities associated with the NASA mission IBEX, the Interstellar Boundary Explorer, which is making a map of the Solar System's boundary.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Demonstration, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Simulation
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- "negative charge" tags for half of learners (see template in PDF)
- "positive charge" tags for half of learners (see template in PDF)
- yarn
- hole-punch
- scissors
- masking tape
- room for people to move around
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Astronomy
- Probes, Satellites and Spacecraft
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Solar System
- The Sun
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Astronomy
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Physical Sciences
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Heat and Thermodynamics
- Heat and Temperature
- Energy
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Chemistry
- Chemical Bonding
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States of Matter
- Solids
- Liquids
- Gases
- Changes of Phase
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Atomic Structure
- Elementary Particles and Nuclear Physics
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Heat and Thermodynamics
Informal Categories
- Physical Activity
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes assesments for student learning:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, NASA,
Funding Source:
- NASA