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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Selecting Units of Capacity – Sorting Activity
A sorting activity to help students identify containers that should be measured in fluid ounces, cups, pints, quarts, and gallons.
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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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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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Mixture or Solution? – Cut & Paste Worksheet
Categorize substances according to if they are a mixture or a solution with this cut-and-paste worksheet.
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Changes in States of Matter PowerPoint
An editable PowerPoint to use when teaching changes in states of matter.
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Solids, Liquids, and Gases – Sorting Activity
A sorting activity to help students identify solids, liquids, and gases.
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How Much Does It Measure? Match-Up Activity (Length, Mass, and Capacity)
A set of 18 match-up cards to reinforce measurement concepts of length, mass, and capacity.
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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 showing the States of Matter.
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Mixtures and Solutions – Station Cards
Determine if a combination of ingredients makes a mixture or solution during your science centers with this set of station cards.
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Mixtures & Solutions – Vocabulary Cards
Reinforce science vocabulary in your classroom with this set of word wall cards that focus on mixtures and solutions.
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Mixtures and Solutions Sort
Distinguish between mixtures and solutions with this 24-card sorting activity.
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Mixtures and Solutions – Poster Pack
Display information about mixtures and solutions with this set of science posters.
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Properties of Solids, Liquids, and Gases – Worksheet
A cut and paste activity that explores the properties of solids, liquids, and 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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How Much Does It Measure? Match-Up Activity (Mixed Units of Measurement)
A set of 24 match-up cards to reinforce a range of measurement concepts.
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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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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 Template
A template to use when learning about changes in states of matter.
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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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STEM Investigation - Build A Raft
A STEM investigation about floating and waterproof materials, embedded in a fun fairy tale story.
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Salt Water Density Experiment
A hands-on science experiment about salt water density.
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Build a Pirate Ship STEM Challenge for 2nd & 3rd Grades
This build a pirate ship challenge is the perfect STEM activity to get second and third graders thinking out of the box (and the boat!).
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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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Magnetism Vocabulary Cards
Reinforce science vocabulary in your classroom with this set of word wall cards that focus on magnetism.
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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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All About Matter PowerPoint
An editable PowerPoint to use when teaching about matter and its properties.
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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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Changing States of Matter Worksheet
A worksheet based on the changing states of matter.
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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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Observing Matter Worksheet
A worksheet to practice observing the properties of matter.
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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.