Matter and Energy
Students build upon the knowledge learned in Kindergarten-Grade 2 by investigating the physical properties of matter. Students explore states of matter and observe that changes can occur to matter through heating and cooling. The students explore using substances by combining them to create or modify objects based on their physical properties.
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Physical Changes in Matter Interactive Game
Observe and predict physical changes in matter with an engaging, interactive Science Game!
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Observing Properties of Matter Teaching Slides
Teach your students about matter and its properties with an engaging interactive slide deck.
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Understanding Matter – Digital Interactive Notebook
Use a digital interactive notebook to teach your students about the states, properties, and changes in matter.
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3rd Grade States of Matter - Reading Worksheets
Teach science and reading skills with a set of printable 3rd Grade Reading Worksheets about the 3 states of matter.
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States of Matter Science Lab Activity Pack
Discover the states and changes of matter with a printable pack of Science Lab Activities for Kids!
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Changing Phases of Matter Worksheets
Introduce your students to the changing states of matter with a set of printable science worksheets.
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States of Matter Interactive Clip Cards
Drag and drop to identify the three states of matter with a set of interactive clip cards.
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Going, Going, Gone! - Changing States of Matter Experiment
Explore the changing states of matter due to temperature with an engaging science lab activity.
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States of Matter Interactive Task Cards
Identify examples of the 3 states of matter with a set of self-checking interactive task cards.
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States of Matter Doodle Notes Template
Improve note-taking skills with a printable States of Matter Doodle Notes Template.
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States of Matter Word Find - Upper Grades
Use a States of Matter word search to introduce your upper-grade students to new academic vocabulary.
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3 States of Matter Task Cards
Help your students identify the three states of matter with a set of engaging Science task cards for 2nd and 3rd Grade.
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Differentiated Properties and Changes in Matter Worksheets
Reinforce your students' understanding of the properties of matter and changes in state with a set of printable differentiated Matter Worksheets.
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Folktale STEM - Gingerbread Boat Building Activity
Explore floating and waterproof materials in this Gingerbread STEM investigation for early learners.
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States of Matter Poster Pack
Cover the basics of the states of matter with this set of posters.
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Selecting Units of Capacity – Measurement Game
Estimate the units needed to measure capacity with an Interactive Measurement Game!
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Magnet Investigation Flipbook
Explore magnetic and non-magnetic materials and investigate the strength of magnets with this investigation flipbook.
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How is Plastic Recycled? – Recycling Worksheets
Explore the process of recycling plastic with a printable recycling worksheet.
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How Much Does it Measure? Estimating Units Interactive (Mixed Units)
Estimate units of mass, volume, temperature, length, and more with an engaging, interactive measurement game.
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Selecting Units of Mass – Sorting Activity
A sorting activity to help students identify objects that should be measured in ounces, pounds, and tons.
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Observing Matter Worksheet
A worksheet to practice observing the properties of matter.
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States of Matter Word Wall Vocabulary
Review vocabulary related to matter with a printable illustrated States of Matter Word Wall.
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Salt Water Density Experiment
A hands-on science experiment about salt water density.
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Science Experiment - Suck It Up!
A science experiment which investigates the absorptive properties of various materials.
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Plastic and Concrete PowerPoint - How Do People Use Processed Materials?
A teaching presentation discussing processed materials and their uses.
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Facts of the Matter
This Properties of Matter unit explores the concept that solids, liquids, and gases have different observable properties and behave in different ways.
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Understanding States of Matter
An assessment task designed to assess students' knowledge and understanding of: solids, liquids, and gases; their properties; and their behavior.
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Slime - Solid, Liquid, or Gas?
A 60-minute lesson in which students will recognize that not all substances can be easily classified on the basis of their observable properties.
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Knowing Matters!
A 60-minute lesson in which students will explore how knowledge of states of matter and their changes can help inform practices and decision making.
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Going, Going, Gone!
A 60-minute lesson in which students will recognize that substances exist in different states depending on the temperature.
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Changing States of Matter
A 60-minute lesson in which students will explore the way solids, liquids, and gases change in different situations.
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Gases
A 60-minute lesson in which students will observe that gases have mass and take up space.