Periodic Table of the Elements

Check out this link to an interactive version of the Periodic Table of the Elements that we are using in class.

There are tons of interesting facts about the elements that you can learn!

You can also watch and listen to this animation. It's a really fun way to hear almost all of the names of the elements:

Periodic Table of the Elements Song

Molecules in Motion

Check out this really cool applet that shows molecules in motion!

You can adjust the size of the particles, the number of particles and how hot the environment is!

Phases of Matter

There are five Phases of Matter that exist in our universe.

In science, we will be learning about the three most common phases; solids, liquids, and gases.

Watch this video for a brief introduction to the phases of matter:

What you should know or be able to do:

1. The three phases of matter.

2. How matter changes phase.

3. The names for the different processes that occur when the matter changes phase.

4. How the density of matter changes when phases change.

5. Explain the motion of the atoms or molecules as they change phases.