Science 3.5
Matter and energy. The student knows that matter has measurable physical properties and those properties determine how matter is classified, changed, and used. The student is expected to:
- (1) measure, test, and record physical properties of
matter, including temperature, mass, magnetism, and the ability to sink or
float;
- (A) describe and classify samples of matter as solids, liquids, and gases and demonstrate that solids have a definite shape and that liquids and gases take the shape of their container;
- (B) predict, observe, and record changes in the state of matter caused by heating or cooling such as ice becoming liquid water, condensation forming on the outside of a glass of ice water, or liquid water being heated to the point of becoming water vapor; and
- (C) explore and recognize that a mixture is created when two materials are combined such as gravel and sand or metal and plastic paper clips.
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Changing States – Worksheet
A worksheet to reinforce your students' understanding of state changes from solid to liquid and liquid to solid.
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Build a Pirate Ship STEM Challenge - Middle Years
A STEM challenge suitable for students in the middle years.
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Mass vs. Weight - Poster
A poster explaining the difference between mass and weight.
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Science Experiment - States of Matter
A science experiment that investigates how a substance's state of matter can be changed.
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The Gas Has Mass Task Cards
A set of four task cards that explore the physical properties of gases.
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How Much Does It Measure? Interactive PowerPoint
An interactive quiz to reinforce a range of measurement concepts.
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Melting and Freezing – Worksheet
An activity to demonstrate how a change of state between solid and liquid (and back again) can be caused by adding or removing heat.
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States of Matter Template
A template to use when learning about changes in states of matter.
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What's the Matter? Task Cards
An activity for students to use when learning about the properties of solids, liquids, and gases.
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Science Experiment - Suck It Up!
A science experiment which investigates the absorptive properties of various materials.
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Salt Water Density Experiment
A hands-on science experiment about salt water density.
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States of Matter Word Wall Vocabulary
Thirty-three matter related vocabulary cards for a word wall.
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STEM Investigation - Build A Raft
A STEM investigation about floating and waterproof materials, embedded in a fun fairy tale story.
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States of Matter: Solids – Poster
An educational poster explaining the properties of solids.
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States of Matter: Liquids – Poster
An educational poster explaining the properties of liquids.
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States of Matter: Gases – Poster
An educational poster explaining the properties of gases.
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Solids, Liquids, and Gases PowerPoint
A 31-slide editable PowerPoint template to use when teaching your students about solids, liquids, and gases.
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Science Experiment - Cover to Conserve
A science experiment that investigates if evaporation can be reduced by covering a body of water.
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Removing Heat – Worksheet
An activity to demonstrate what happens to a variety of liquids when heat is removed.
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Going, Going, Gone! - Worksheet
A worksheet that explores how matter changes state at different temperatures.
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States of Matter
A poster to display in the classroom showing the states of matter.
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Understanding States of Matter Worksheet
A worksheet that allows students to demonstrate their knowledge of solids, liquids, and gases.
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States of Matter Poster
A poster that displays the three states of matter, their properties, and the processes for changing states.
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Observing Matter Worksheet
A worksheet to practice observing the properties of matter.
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Changing States of Matter Worksheet
A worksheet based on the changing states of matter.
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States of Matter Lab Worksheet
A lab experiment mixing a solid with a liquid to create a gas.
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Matter and Energy: Clever Changes – Word Wall
80 content-specific vocabulary cards for a word wall based on matter and energy.
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States of Matter PowerPoint
An editable 22-slide PowerPoint to use when teaching students about the states of matter.
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All About Matter PowerPoint
An editable PowerPoint to use when teaching about matter and its properties.
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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.