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eHow. (2009). Retrieved November 29, 2009 from [] eHow provides several videos students can watch either before or after a lesson. Teachers can find short videos on many topics including several on the properties of matter. The videos are age appropriate and easy to understand, and can be effortlessly incorporated into lesson plans.

Elementary Science. (2000). Matter. Retrieved November 29, 2009 from [] This site will allow teachers to define each of the three states of matter in a simple way; it is even appropriate for grades 1-4. It also gives several examples of each states and list several characteristics. It is an appropriate site because it was created by a teacher and would be a great first lesson for students.

Elements, Compounds & Mixtures. (2009). Gases, Liquids, and Solids. Retrieved November 29, 2009 from [] Purdue University set up a page dedicated to the three states of matter that teachers can utilize in their lesson plans. There are animated graphics that emphasize how atoms move in different states, and a chart that categorizes each state of matter by their characteristics.

eMINTS. (2004). Matter: Gases. Liquids, and Solids. Retrieved November 29, 2009 from [] eMINTS provides teachers with different education standards for properties of matter as well as list over twenty five different web sites with information. Sites include animations of particles, videos, illustrations, and activity ideas as well as links to eThemes resources on the properties of matter and mass and weight. Georgia Perimeter College. (2006). Solids, Liquids and Gases. Retrieved November 29, 2009 from [] Georgia Perimeter College goes more in depth in their description of matter, including density, molecular structures, phase changes, and even lists objectives for students. This would be a very useful site for upper level courses or specific research on the different states of matter.

PhEt Interactive Simulations. (2009). States of Matter. Retrieved November 29, 2009 from [] This site is great for teachers who want to give their students hands on lesson. The simulation will allow Students to manipulate certain variable such as temperature to see how it affects the states of matter.

Science Kids. (2008). Fun Games & Activities. Retrieved November 29, 2009 from [] Science Kids provides excellent games that teachers can let their students do for extra practice. These online games combine fun, competitive activities with learning. There are at least seven different games students can play under the subject “solids, liquids and gases.”

The Answer Files. (1998). What are the states of matter? Retrieved November 29, 2009 from [] The Answer Files is organized by common questions science questions and then answers. They also provide many facts that teachers can use to ask their students, or start discussions in class.