Matter Teaching Resources for 1st Grade
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Reversible and Irreversible Changes Worksheet PDF - 1st Grade
Use our Printable Reversible and Irreversible Changes Worksheet PDF to help your first graders learn the difference between permanent and temporary changes in matter.
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What Dissolves? Science Inquiry Activity (K-1)
Introduce science inquiry skills and investigate whether materials dissolve in water with a hands-on science experiment for early learners.
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Uses of Materials Sorting Activity
Explore the materials objects are made of with a fun sorting activity for students.
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Observable Properties of Matter - Interactive Game
Practice observing the properties of matter with an engaging science game for kindergarten students.
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Predict and Observe Science Investigations Booklet (K-1)
Introduce your K-1 students to scientific investigation with a printable Predict and Observe Science Lab Activity Booklet.
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Reversible or Irreversible Changes in Matter PPT- 1st Grade
Use our Reversible and Irreversible Changes in Matter PPT slide deck to teach your first graders about changes in matter.
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Describing Matter Properties Worksheet Pack (1-2)
Observe and describe examples of matter with a Matter Properties Worksheet Pack.
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Properties of Materials Beanbag Toss Game - Describing Matter
Explore and describe the properties of materials with an exciting beanbag toss game.
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Observable Properties of Matter Cut and Paste Worksheets
Practice sorting objects based on observable properties with a pair of printable cut and paste worksheets.
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Observing Matter Activities - Differentiated Scavenger Hunts
Host an engaging science scavenger hunt to introduce your primary students to the observable properties of matter.
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States of Matter Word Search - K-2
Use a States of Matter word search to introduce your K-2 students to new academic vocabulary.
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Properties of Materials Word Wall Vocabulary
Forty-eight properties of materials vocabulary cards.
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Mix & Melt Mayhem - A Physical and Chemical Changes Game
Play a physical and chemical changes game to teach your students about reversible and irreversible changes in matter.
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Reversible and Irreversible Changes Worksheet Pack
Download our Reversible and Irreversible Changes Worksheet Pack to help your first graders learn about temporary and permanent changes in matter.
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Making Butter in a Jar – States of Matter Lab Activity
Have fun making butter in a jar in this exciting Changing States of Matter Lab Activity.
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Sort It Out! Properties of Matter Activity
Use our Properties of Matter Sorting Activity cards to create an engaging Matter Sorting Station in your classroom.
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Physical Properties of Matter Poster Pack
Discover the physical properties of matter with a set of printable Properties of Matter Posters for the classroom.
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Properties of Matter Graphic Organizer Pack
Use printable graphic organizers to help your students record what they have learned about the different properties of matter.
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Observing Matter – Edible Science Experiment
Discover the observable properties of matter with an exciting edible science experiment!
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Describing Matter Interactive Game (Properties of Matter)
Practice describing matter with an engaging science game for primary grade students.
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Describing Matter – Word Wall (Illustrated)
Help your students learn to describe matter using physical properties with an illustrated matter word wall.
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Science Experiment - Keep Me Dry
A science experiment that explores the absorptive properties of materials.
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Jack and the Beanstalk (Made Differently!) PowerPoint
A 16-slide teaching presentation to use when exploring the properties of materials.
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Material World Jigsaws
Six mini jigsaw puzzles focusing on the materials objects are made of.
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Properties of Materials Unit Plan
This Matter and Energy unit investigates the observable properties of materials. Descriptive vocabulary is explored as well as the suitability of materials for different purposes.
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Making Monsters
A 60-minute lesson in which students design and create a three-dimensional monster using materials with different properties.
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Keep Me Dry
A 60-minute lesson in which students investigate materials to determine how water resistant they are.
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Give Me Some Shade
A 60-minute lesson in which students investigate materials to determine how much shade they each provide.
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What Works Best?
A 60 minute lesson in which students develop an understanding of the suitability of certain materials for different purposes.
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Let's Sort!
A 60 minute lesson in which students identify the material objects are made of and sort them in various ways.
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Diving Into Description
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the properties of materials and develop vocabulary to describe them.
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Water Experiments for Kids That Are a Big Hit in the Classroom
Teach kids about density, refraction of light, and more with these fun water experiments for kids that are easy to create in the classroom.