Matter Matters

DEFINE
Problem: To find a way of explaining chemical change, changes of state, the particle model, the Kinetic Molecular Theory, qualitative and quantitative properties, and pure substances in an engaging way.
Why might these concepts be hard to understand?
• You are not interested in the topic.
• You don’t understand part of it, it will get harder afterwards when you have to learn other terms.
• You are forgetful and haven’t found a way of remembering.

How do these ideas fit under the heading of matter?

  • All of them are or have to do with matter.

How does one make this engaging?

  • Use of colour.
  • Creating games that explain the concepts clearly.
  • Connections to real life scenarios.
  • Labs
  • Movies/Videos/Plays.

DREAM
What are some possibilities of teaching/sharing this information in an engaging way?
• Producing a play.
• Using different colours, examples and pictures to define each.
• Creating games that teach the concepts in a fun way.
• Watching a movie or documentary on the topic.

DELIVER
We chose to make a PowerPoint that includes colour, pictures and videos that will help understand the concepts in an easier way.

DEBRIEF
We think it is a very good PowerPoint that explains the concepts clearly. Something we could have improved would be we could have used more examples and be more specific.