1. Lesson Overview
States of Matter
4th Grade
Lesson Overview Time Other Things to Know: Advance Preparation
1 • Pre Test 45 min * Make: Physical Properties of Matter chart
• Physical Properties of Matter 55 min * Prepare: Properties of Matter Table (pg. 14)
55 min
2 • Measuring Matter 55 min * Punch holes toward top of paper cups
Construct a simple balance- mass (g) 55 min * Copy Blackline Master: Making a Balance
Spring Scale- weight (newtons) * Review care of spring scales
3 • Solids 55 min * Set up measuring stations
Measuring mass and volume 55 min * Need about 800 ml of water
*Make: What We Think About States of Matter chart
4 • Liquids 55 min *Need: 2 liter bottle w/ colored water
Compare properties of liquids/solids 55 min * Fill cup w/ 4oz vegetable oil
Measuring mass and volume * Make & Laminate Word Sort Card Set
5 • Gases 55 min * Need: can of pop
Compare gases/liquids/solids 55 min * Make & Laminate Word Sort Card Set
Measuring mass and volume 55 min * Need: 2 liters of water (colored)
6 • Air 40 min * 300 ml of water (part 2)
Takes up space/A mixture of gases 30 min * Book: What Is the World Made Of?
7 • Volume 55 min * Need: Ice Cube Tray/ Make Ice Cubes (1 per team)
Measure/Compare Solid & Liquid 55 min * Make Copies: Prewriting Thinking Sheet
Water Expands as it Freezes 55 min
8 • Phase Change 50 min * Ice Cubes (1 per group of 4)
Role Play States of Matter 50 min * Make: Paper Sun
Adding and Taking Away Energy * Prepare: 20 index cards- Write: Water Particle
* Prepare: Soufflé cups: ½ full water w/ food coloring
9 • Measuring the Mass 55 min * Need: Ice Cubes (1 per group of 2)
Physical Change = Same Mass *Miscellaneous items for testing different variables
10 • Physical Change 55 min * Need: Heat Source (hair dryer, sun, heat register)
Solid to Liquid (Melting Point) 55 min * Material to investigate (easy to change phases)
chocolate chips 55 min
11 • Physical Change 45 min * Make & Laminate Word Sort Card Set
Liquid to Gas 15 min *Prepare: Water and Hot Plate
Evaporation and Condensation 15 min * Conduct Activity Early in Day for Observations Later
12 • Physical Change 55 min * Need: Space in School Freezer
Liquid to Solid (Freezing Point) 55 min
13 • Mixing Solids and Liquids 50 min * Book: What’s the Matter in Mr. Whiskers’ Room
Slime 50 min * 2 liter pop bottle with lid
• Post Assessment 45 min *Copy: Slime Handout
* Make Borax Solution