Popping the Kernel: Modeling the States of Matter

by: Austin Hitt, Orvil White, and Debbie Hanson

Constructing models can help students understand the particulate nature of matter. This article discusses how to use popcorn to engage students in model building and to teach them about the nature of matter.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 1/1/2005Stock # ss05_028_04_39Volume 028Issue 04

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Kayla Herman
Kayla Herman

Popping States of Matter

This article was a very good article to read when considering ways to teach the states of matter in the classroom. I like the uniqueness of the popcorn element because this would motivate an... See More

Yolanda Curry (Mobile, AL)
Yolanda Curry (Mobile, AL)

Excitment, Great Idea

Ready to get started on this!!!!!

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