States of Matter Writing Activity

States of Matter Writing activity.

Choose 1 of the following topics to write about. All writing must be in complete sentences with proper grammar and punctuation.

1. Write a descriptive essay about how a molecule of water changes state as it travels through the water cycle (rain, water vapor, snow etc) Be sure to include how the temperature and kinetic energy of the particles is related to each state. 2. Draw a cartoon that shows how the particles in each of the 4 states of matter behave. Also include at least 3 changes in sate. 3. Write a poem or song about the states of matter and at least 3 changes in state. 4. Without using the textbook, sketch the particles in each of the 4 states of matter, describe what the particles are doing and describe the changes in the particles in at least 3 changes of state.

Rubric Went above and Did what I asked Did not do what was beyond what asked 7-8pts asked below 7 pts 8 – 10 pts Content – states of Describes or Does not have good matter illustrates the descriptions or is properties of each of missing 1 or more the states state. Content – Changes Describes or Descriptions are in state illustrates the unclear or 1 change changes particles in state is missing. undergo in a state change (3 changes required) and what makes them occur Mechanics Uses proper Several words are grammar and misspelled or the spelling where grammar is poor. required