Traveling through the States of Matter RAFT and MODEL

DUE: A DAY Weds Jan 30
B DAY Thurs Jan 31

Remember this is NOT an essay. It is a creative writing assignment in the format of a postcard! Have fun and use you're creativity in the postcard and Model...just remember that your information should have accurate science content!

R.ole-A particle of Matter
A.udience- matter that has never experienced a change in state
F.ormat- A postcard about your travels
T.opic- Discuss your travels through the 4 states of matter. Be sure to include the following:
-How particles move and behave in each state
- How they change through the 4 states
-At least two characteristics of each state


To further illustrate your travels you will Create a 2-D model of the particles in the 4 states of matter out of torn pieces of construction paper. In your model I must be able to tell that you understand how the particles in each state move and behave

-Make sure you choose one sheet of Black Paper,1 Piece of colored paper,4 small squares of white paper from the supplies in the classroom.

Use your notes and the test book to help you!
***To re-read the info on Plasma you can visit: http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_plasma.html***

RUBRIC: 25 points total
RAFT: 15 points
Must include all 4 states of matter
Explain how particles move and relate to one another
Give at least 2 characteristics of each State
MODEL: 10points
All 4 phases represented
Particles in each phase of the model in some way represent how particles move and behave.