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This instructional module explores how molecular changes determine physical characteristics of materials. It opens with a short video clip that introduces atomic arrangement of solids by focusing on carbon in different forms. A second video discusses the structural changes to a water molecule that occur during phase change. Students then investigate differences among carbon forms through digital images of graphite and diamond structures. For gifted/talented learners, try the extension activity on buckyballs.
Please note that this resource requires Quicktime. Editor's Note: This lesson was developed for high school, but can easily be adapted for the middle school classroom by extending time allowed for group discussion.
AAAS Benchmark Alignments (2008 Version)4. The Physical Setting
4D. The Structure of Matter
This resource is part of a Physics Front Topical Unit.
Topic: Particles and Interactions and the Standard Model
Unit Title: Properties of Matter Explore how molecular changes determine physical characteristics of materials. Module opens with a short video clip that introduces atomic arrangement of solids. A second video discusses the structural changes to a water molecule that occur during phase change. Students then investigate differences among carbon forms through digital images of graphite and diamond structures. For gifted/talented learners, try the extension activity on buckyballs. Link to Unit:
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Month = {December 8, 2010},
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