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The State of Things OrganizerThe State of Things Organizer
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1st - 4th
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Science
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Duration
45 mins
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Organizer

The State of Things

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Is it a solid, liquid. or gas? Cut out these graphics for a fun manipulative game that has kids sorting everyday items into their states of matter. They complete three worksheets referencing the sorting activity. 

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Concepts

matter, states of matter, solids, liquids, gases

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • There are two blank cards; have kids draw an option of their own and sort it into one of the three states of matter

Classroom Considerations

  • Laminate the color picture cards for use over the years 

Pros

  • Full-color, high-quality graphics on cards
  • Clear directions on graphic organizers

Cons

  • None

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