Conservation of Matter Science Games

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In this series of games, your students will learn that the amount of matter is conserved when it changes form, even in transitions in which it seems to vanish. Conservation of Matter learning objective — based on NGSS and state standards — delivers improved student engagement and academic performance in your classroom, as demonstrated by research.

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Concepts Covered

Matter includes all of the substances that make up the universe. Matter is anything that has mass or volume. The mass of a substance is the amount of matter that it has. The volume of a substance is the amount of space that matter occupies. Matter can be divided into tiny particles that are too small to be seen. Matter cannot be created or destroyed; it can only change from one form to another. The amount of matter in a substance is conserved when it changes form, even when it appears to vanish. A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that maintain their original properties. Solutions are formed when one substance dissolves in another.

The three common states of matter on Earth are solid, liquid, and gas. Matter can change from one state to another when a substance is heated or cooled. An increase or decrease in temperature causes tiny particles in matter to move differently, which causes a change of state. Freezing occurs when a substance changes from a liquid to a solid. Melting occurs when a substance changes from a solid to a liquid. Evaporation occurs when a substance changes from a liquid to a gas. Condensation occurs when a substance changes from a gas to a liquid.

A preview of each game in the learning objective is found below.

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Chemist's Assistant Estimated Duration: 5 minutes Get out your lab coat for a journey with the Chemist! In this game, we learn about the conservation of matter. As the chemist's assistant, you are tasked to explore different types of matter like ice, hot chocolate, etc. using the ingredients you are given.

Reactants, Products and Leftovers - Sandwiches Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Create your own sandwich and then see how many sandwiches you can make with different amounts of bread, meat, and cheese. Use this everyday experience to describe the meaning of the limiting reactant in a chemical reaction. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Freeze Estimated Duration: 5 minutes Freeze provides a great introduction to the properties of water, how it changes states when heated or cooled, and that its mass stays the same in all states. Students will enjoy the challenge of moving the frozen water character through obstacles that will heat and cool it during the game.

Snow Cone Festival! Estimated Duration: 8 minutes In this game students will learn the basics of the states of matter, how they change states, and how mass is conserved, all while making snow cones at a summer festival! Knowledge of mixing solutions, evaporation and condensation will also be key to creating the perfect snow cone!

Conservation of Matter Estimated Duration: 4 minutes Oh dear, what can this matter be? Oh dear, what can this matter be? Oh dear, what can this matter be? Solid or liquid or gas?

Magical Forest Deluxe Estimated Duration: 15 minutes Find yourself in a magical forest full of treasures and adventures. Collect coins and berries, answer questions, earn points! Good luck!

Galaxy Escape Estimated Duration: 20 minutes 10 Bright Monsters have been captured in space and they need your help to cross the galaxy jumping between platforms, finding them, and releasing them by correctly answering each question. Each monster that you release and unlock will be available to play with in the next level, in the search for the next monster. In your journey, you’ll be able to find power-ups, like ‘Double points’ and ‘Slow down’, which can be activated by finding gems, and their duration can be extended by correctly answering a question. Unlock and release the 10 different monsters and a spaceship along 10 different levels, while you make the most possible points.

Conservation of Matter Science Games

Concepts Covered

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