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Is it a solid or liquid? Lesson PlanIs it a solid or liquid? Lesson Plan
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Is it a solid or liquid?

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Students review the vocabulary terms solid and liquid. They also review that adjectives tell what kind, which one, and how many. The teacher introduces a "Oobleck" after reading "Bartholomew and the Oobleck" by Dr. Seuss. The students write adjectives describing the Oobleck which are combined on a class chart.

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liquids, solids

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adjectibes, liquid, solid, science
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Grade
2nd - 4th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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