States of matter elementary

When exploring the states of matter with your child, use these fun learning pages. They double as coloring sheets and are perfect for the first and second grade student. One of the best parts of this freebie is that these pages come with answer keys - perfect for the times when an answer is tricky!

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These five states of matter activities are perfect to use in your upper elementary science class! These hands-on experiments, lessons, and ideas are just what you need for teaching states of matter in your classroom this year. Click the pin to learn more!

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…

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Learning about the changing states of matter is so fun, and sometimes delicious! Did you know you can make ice cream in a bag? Check it out!

Explore engaging activities, worksheets, and lesson plans for teaching the states of matter that are perfect for elementary science classrooms.

This states of matter anchor chart is a great way to reinforce the concept with your students. I have included two copies of the chart so you can either print it as a full sheet or two to a page.

Oobleck (aka Goo) - Science, States of Matter and Senses study all wrapped up into one fantastic project about non-Newtonian liquids.

Kids will have fun learning about science as they explore with these Solid, Liquid, Gas Hands on Activities for kids of all ages.