This is a great basic introduction to the states or phases of matter and phase changes.It reviews students on the Kinetic Molecular Theory of Matter, gives plenty of real world examples, and emphasizes the particle arrangement of the states. States of Matter Notes includes a PowerPoint presentation for students, 3 versions of printable student notes, and slide-by-slide notes for the teacher with demonstration ideas, additional examples, and questions. The printable student notes follow the prese