The Media Library of Genesee Valley BOCES

In this introduction to the nature of matter, students will explore how they depend on and interact with matter. Discusses the physical and chemical properties of matter, the method by which matter is measured, length, mass, weight, and volume of matter

In this program, students will investigate real-life examples of the various phases of matter. Discusses how these states differ in the movement of particles. Other terminology includes: Plasma, crystalline and amorphous solids, viscosity, freezing, vaporization, evaporation, and condensation

Explains the vital role elements and compounds play in making up matter. Vivid animations make hard to understand concepts come alive. Terminology includes: elements, compounds, homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures, colloid, suspension, solution, solvent, and solute

This program helps make the abstract concept of atoms become understandable. Colorful diagrams and animations describe the basic structure of atoms. Atomic number and atomic mass are discussed. Other terminology includes: nucleus, proton, electron, energy level, electron cloud, atomic mass unit, and isotope

Nye conducts some experiments showing that matter exists in three states-solids, liquids and gases. VHS or DVD formats. DVD includes Spanish soundtrack option

Examines the three types of matter students observe daily; the physical and unique characteristics of matter; and how different types of matter can change form

Explains the vital role elements and compounds play in making up matter. Vivid animations make hard to understand concepts come alive. Terminology includes: elements, compounds, homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures, colloid, suspension, solution, solvent, and solute

This program helps make the abstract concept of atoms become understandable. Colorful diagrams and animations describe the basic structure of atoms. Atomic number and atomic mass are discussed. Other terminology includes: nucleus, proton, electron, energy level, electron cloud, atomic mass unit, and isotope

Nye conducts some experiments showing that matter exists in three states-solids, liquids and gases. VHS or DVD formats. DVD includes Spanish soundtrack option

Includes 2 programs. Program 1: Cosmic Alchemy (60 min.) In the beginning, the universe started as a single point. Yet from this tiny beginning came all the matter that we can see around us today. How could pure energy become matter?