Matter unit

Physical change would be a change in matter that doesn’t change the chemical properties of the matter, while chemical change is the opposite of physical change.

Physical properties of matter (3rd grade) #matter #stem #science

15 Creative Ways to Teach About States of Matter. Explore solids, liquids, and gases with these fun states of matter activities. Kids of all ages will enjoy these hands-on learning ideas. #science #elementaryschool #preschool

Properties of Matter anchor chart

Properties of matter anchor chart

Conductors/Insulators - Thermal/Electrical

We started off our week exploring the different states of matter... solid, liquid, and gas. During our science lab, I filled Ziploc bags with a solid object (toy car), a liquid (water) and a gas (air). We talked about how a solid object keeps its shape, a liquid takes the shape of its container, and a gas fills the space it is in. We passed the bags around and the students got to feel each of he bags, compare each of the states of matter, and turn and talk about the properties of matter they…

Children will enjoy learning about the states of matter with this fun and easy to make States of Matter Flip Book.

Studying the states of matter and how they change is one of our favorite science units! Every lab has a wow factor, whether we're inflating balloons by mixing vinegar and baking soda, or creating a solid from a liquid when we shake cream to make our own butter. (It's so good!) And you have to do the root beer float lab... it's a solid, liquid, and gas all in one treat! In this blog post, I've rounded up some of our favorite activities and resources for second grade teachers... let's plan!