{"id":4500,"date":"2025-06-11T11:11:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T11:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schools.jove.com\/?p=4500"},"modified":"2026-07-23T16:46:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T16:46:58","slug":"physical-properties-of-matter-science-activities-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/schools.jove.com\/physical-properties-of-matter-science-activities-videos\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Physical Properties of Matter Through Models and Real-World Investigations"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4500\" class=\"elementor elementor-4500\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef3dc91 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ef3dc91\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-081d7dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"081d7dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding Physical Properties of Matter Through Models and Real-World Investigations\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7090152 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7090152\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44ee0c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44ee0c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>What Are Physical Properties of Matter?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you touch a metal spoon or feel the softness of snow, you&#8217;re observing the physical properties of matter \u2014 characteristics that can be seen, measured, or tested without changing the substance itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These properties include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color and texture<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Density<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melting and boiling points<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrical and thermal conductivity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State of matter (solid, liquid, gas)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These features help scientists and engineers classify substances and choose materials for specific purposes \u2014 from constructing bridges to designing smartphones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\udfa5 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jove.com\/schools\/v\/18782\/physical-properties-of-matter\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JoVE\u2019s science video on properties of matter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> simplify abstract ideas by blending animations, real-life examples, and clear narration \u2014 making concepts like conductivity and melting point easier for students to understand.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e308475 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e308475\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d91503 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d91503\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Physical Properties Matter in Science and Engineering\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8aa59f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f8aa59f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e1dcc5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e1dcc5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many classrooms, students memorize facts about properties of matter \u2014 but don\u2019t always understand why they matter. That\u2019s where real-world examples become essential for teaching physical properties in a meaningful way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jove.com\/v\/10356\/melting-point-determination-of-solid-organic-compounds\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melting point<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps engineers select materials that won\u2019t deform under heat.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jove.com\/schools\/v\/14188\/electrical-conductivity?trialstart=1&amp;section=3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conductivity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> determines if a material is suitable for use in electronics.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expansion from temperature changes explains why bridges have built-in gaps or pipes burst during winter.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding how to teach physical properties of matter through these real-life connections helps students move from passive memorization to active investigation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cff0c4e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cff0c4e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9673be1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9673be1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bringing NGSS Practices into the Classroom: Modeling and Inquiry\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f94ac6e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f94ac6e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc6cc85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc6cc85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextgenscience.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next Generation Science Standards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (NGSS) highlight Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) \u2014 active approaches that encourage students to think and work like scientists. One of these key practices is Developing and Using Models, which helps students visualize, predict, and explain how materials behave.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are three hands-on activities for physical properties you can use in your classroom:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Activity 1: Heating Up \u2014 Understanding Expansion<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Materials:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Metal spoon or rod, candle or other heat source<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><b>Instructions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Heat the metal gently and observe expansion. Allow it to cool and observe contraction.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udca1<\/span><b>Real-World Connection:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Engineers apply this principle when designing bridges, pipelines, and machinery.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Activity 2: Conductivity Circuit Test<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Materials:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Battery, wires, small bulb, various test materials (foil, wood, paperclip, plastic)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><b>Instructions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Build a simple circuit. Insert different materials and observe which conduct electricity.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\udfa5<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jove.com\/schools\/v\/14188\/electrical-conductivity?trialstart=1&amp;section=3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> JoVE\u2019s conductivity video<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> visually demonstrates this test and explains why it matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Activity 3: Melting Point Comparison<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Materials:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ice cubes, butter, chocolate, thermometer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><b>Instructions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Heat each material and record when it melts.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcca <\/span><b>Challenge:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Have students chart the melting points and relate them to how materials are used in everyday life \u2014 from cooking to construction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jove.com\/schools\/science-video\/science-experiments\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">science experiments<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in class support<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jove.com\/schools\/standards\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> NGSS-aligned<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> learning through observation, modeling, and inquiry.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee70e7c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ee70e7c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e597c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3e597c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Using Cause and Effect to Understand Material Behavior\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3de4456 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3de4456\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94061c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"94061c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another NGSS framework is Crosscutting Concepts, which helps students connect ideas across scientific domains. One powerful theme is Cause and Effect \u2014 ideal for exploring the physical properties of matter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s apply this to real-world situations:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cause:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Water freezes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><b>Effect:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It expands, which may burst pipes.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cause:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A metal rod is heated<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><b>Effect:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It expands, requiring flexible design in structures.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cause:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A material conducts electricity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><b>Effect:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It can be used in circuits, but not in insulation.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By recognizing these patterns, students begin to predict outcomes and explain why materials behave the way they do \u2014 which is exactly the goal of how to teach <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jove.com\/schools\/v\/18782\/physical-properties-of-matter\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">physical properties of matter <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with impact.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a8fb89 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4a8fb89\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28f2f9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"28f2f9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How JoVE Supports Teaching Physical Properties<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f9d1ab e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5f9d1ab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29d3b0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29d3b0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JoVE\u2019s videos make it easier for educators to plan and teach engaging lessons aligned with NGSS.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jove.com\/schools\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JoVE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jove.com\/schools\/v\/11234\/physical-and-chemical-properties-of-matter\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">videos <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that bring physical properties to life<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reinforce complex topics with animation and real-world examples<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect theory to application through hands-on activities for physical properties<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Align seamlessly with national and state standards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcc8 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jove.com\/files\/media\/pdf\/JoVE%20Video%20Impact%20in%20the%20Classroom%20Research%20by%20UCLA.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A case study from UCLA revealed that student test scores jumped from 28.2% to 89.5% after using JoVE\u2019s chemistry videos in the classroom.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8203760 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8203760\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4ce115 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a4ce115\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion: Bring Physical Properties to Life in Your Classroom\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d199c3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8d199c3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17af355 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17af355\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When students explore why chocolate melts faster than butter or how electricity flows through foil but not plastic, they 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