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States of matter | Beyond appearances
Deconstruct misconceptions learners may have around states of matter and understand what this means for your teaching
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Particle and atomic models | Self-led course
Strengthen your subject knowledge and discover teaching strategies to develop your learners’ understanding of the particle model and atomic structure

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Everything you need to teach states of matter
Particle diagrams, changes of state and their properties – perfect for your 11–14 year-old learners
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States of matter | Developing understanding | 11–14 years
Encourage learners to deepen their understanding of states of matter and how they are represented at different conceptual levels of thinking
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States of matter | Johnstone’s triangle worksheets | 11–14 years
Use this worksheet to develop learners’ understanding of states of matter, including a teacher demonstration
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States of matter | Structure strip | 11–14 years
Support learners to recall and write about the properties of solids, liquids and gases
Exhibition chemistry
Demonstrate changes of state using volume differences
Use this demonstration to reinforce the differences between states of matter with your 11–14 learners
Demonstration
The sublimation of air freshener | 11–14 years
In association with Nuffield Foundation, By Dorothy Warren
Use this experiment to demonstrate sublimation, showing how solid air freshener changes directly from a solid to a gas. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

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Class experiment
Viscosity | Classic chemistry experiments | 11–14 years
Compare the viscosity of thick and thin liquids by measuring the time is takes for a bubble to move through them
Games and puzzles
States of matter 2 | Gridlocks puzzle | 11–14 years
Reinforce your students’ understanding of states of matter using these sudoku-style puzzles, with printable worksheets and answers
Games and puzzles
States of matter 1 | Gridlocks puzzle | 11–14 years
Reinforce your students’ understanding of states of matter using these sudoku-style puzzles, with printable worksheets and answers
Class experiment
Particles in motion? | Classic chemistry experiments | 11–14 years
Explore the movement of gas particles by reacting calcium carbonate with hydrochloric acid and testing with limewater
Job profile
Scientist, food and pharmaceuticals
Taryn uses scientific instruments to test our food and medicines and make sure they are safe
Article
What state of matter is fire?
The burning question – is fire a solid, liquid, gas or plasma?
Exhibition chemistry
Superheated steam
Ready to start a fire with water? Use this demo to teach students about enthalpy and properties of water
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Laboratory analyst and higher degree apprentice, water
Joseph helps ensure there is clean, safe, water for 15 million people in the UK whilst studying towards his chemistry degree

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