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Pupils explore matter by conducting an in-class experiment. They experiment with water's various forms by melting and freezing water, identifying its new shape. These observations are recorded to supplement later discussion. They also review a list of matter-related vocabulary terms to build vocabulary. 

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Grade
1st - 4th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
2 hrs
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