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Home Concept Builders Solids, Liquids, and Intermolecular Forces States of Matter Directions

States of Matter - Directions

Using the States of Matter Concept Builder is quite simple. There are three unique activities, each of which has its own set of directions. The first activity - Where Am I? - presents three contrasting properties of solids, liquids, and gases. You must identify which statement goes with each state. Tap on the Tap Me! button located directly to the right of each statement to toggle through the three answer options. Once you have a unique state chosen for each statement, a Check Answer button will be visible. If you are satisfied with your choices, tap on the Check Answer button. Your answers will be evaluated and your Progress Report will be updated.

In the second activity - State Changes - you are presented a graphic showing the three states - solid, liquid, and gas - and arrows directed between the three states. The arrows represent changes from one state to another state. Each change of state is labeled with a number. You must identify the name of each state change. You do this by tapping on the Tap Me! buttons displayed below the graphic. Once you have listed a unique state change for each of the six numbered arrows, a Check Answer button will be visible. If you are satisfied with your answers, tap on the Check Answer button. Your answers will be evaluated and your Progress Report will be updated.

The third activity - Heating Curves - includes a variety of question types. Each question is focused on a heating curve with five labeled regions. The question appears below the heating curve graphic. Most questions are answered by tapping on the Tap Me! button(s). Once you have answered all questions, a Check Answer button becomes visible. If you are satisfied with your answers, tap on the Check Answer button. Your answers will be evaluated and your Progress Report will be updated.

Your goal is to earn "Stars" and to complete one or more activities. Stars are earned when you show success on a particular question. Once you show success on all the questions for a particular activity, you will earn the Trophy for that activity.

Concept Builder Teacher Notes