Describe factors that influence the rate at which different types of material freeze, melt, or evaporate SPI 0507.9.3

Links verified 9/19/2014

1. Boil Water With Shockwave - Run this experiment, changing the water amount, the starting water temperature, and the heating power. Enter how long you think it will take to boil the water [bring the water to 100°C]. The accuracy of your guess, as a percentage of the actual time, will be displayed.
2. Change of State and Latent Heat Quiz - in the format of a "Thrillionaire" Game
   1. Change of State Quiz - same quiz, but in a multiple choice format
3. Chem4Kids Quiz on States of Matter [caution, some are tricky]
4. Definition of Freezing - from Wikipedia
5. Definition of Melting - from Wikipedia (includes a table summarizing change of phase)
6. Keep-a-Cube - Using materials listed, make a container to see how long you can keep an ice cube from melting. Find out what works best to keep the heat away from the ice cube.
7. Keeping Warm - [designed for 3-4 UK standards] investigate how well various materials insulate
8. Solar Cooker - harness the sun's energy to make a tasty treat (s'mores) - the experiment procedure includes instructions on how to include a control (also s'mores) - good science and tasty fun
9. States of Matter - seven page document to be printed and used with your students

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