Matter Lesson Plans

Students participate in a science experiment to understand that matter takes up space.  In this matter lesson, students experiment with solids, liquids and gases to recognize that matter is everywhere. Students make observations and record data. Students complete worksheets based on the experiments.

Young scholars experiment with mixtures of matter. In this matter lesson, students investigate which liquids form a solution when mixed together and which do not. Young scholars also identify which solids can be separated from matter.

Students explore the components of matter. They discover what matter is, the states of matter, and how heat and cold cause it to change states in an online format. In addition, they complete internet-based lessons, activities, and quizzes.

Students experiment with solids and liquids. For this mixtures of matter lesson, students combine matter to form solutions. Students hypothesize, test, and analyze the data to draw conclusions. The lesson can be extended by having students create and work with oobleck.

Students explore and identify phases of matter and compare the particle motion in solids, liquids, and gasses.

First graders discover what matter is. They investigate each state of matter to find out the different properties. They choose pictures in magazines that represent each state of matter. They access websites imbedded in this plan to enrich the study.

Fourth graders define the states of matter and their properties. They demonstrate the air is matter and observe the effect of molecular motion through these activities.

Third graders experiment themselves the changes of matter and measure and record the temperature of water as it is heated and cooled. Following the video portion of the instructional activity, 3rd graders check if their initial estimation was right.

Delv into the states of Matter. Students engage in the scientific inquiry process to uncover the exciting world of Matter. They watch a series of videos, and conduct experiments in order to collect and analyze data on the various state of matter. This lesson included video links, web links, rubric, and all printable materials needed.

First graders explore the changing environment through study and observation. They refect on these changes in the environment and create their own landscape and habitat. They categorize matter according to its properties.