Demonstrate knowledge of scientific processes and inquiry methods (GPS) (2SC_A2007-2)
2a - collect data and test hypotheses
2b - raise questions and seek answers using observation and measurement skills
2e - recognize that all kinds of people can be and are scientists

Investigate the properties of matter and changes that occur in objects (GPS) (2SC_C2007-10)
10a - identify three states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) and sort materials according to their state
10d - recognize variables that change matter (mixing, heating, freezing, cutting, wetting, dissolving, bending, exposing to light)

• Classifying/sorting information
• Recording observations on a chart/table
• Analyzing findings
• Technology: Inspiration software, interactive website

• What are the 3 main states of matter?
• What are example materials for each state of matter?
• How can temperature change the state of matter of an object?

1. Introduction
2. Learn about Matter
1. Matter
2. Solid
3. Liquid
4. Gas
3. Solid, Liquid, or Gas? (sorting activity in Inspiration)
4. Changing Matter (experiment activity using interactive website)

• Computer(s), with a link to this webquest: http://aimee8.myweb.uga.edu/matter/index.html
• Inspiration software for "Solid, Liquid, or Gas?" activity
• Print worksheet for "Changing Matter" activity