Physical Science Unit for 3rd-5th Grade: Matter, Energy and Science Stations

Description

Teach physical science through hands-on exploration. This unit for 3rd–5th grade includes science stations, vocabulary worksheets, and interactive lessons on matter, energy, force, and motion.

Teach physical science through hands-on activities, science stations, vocabulary development, and interactive lessons! Have fun while learning with these engaging science lessons!

• Word Wall words: 20 matter vocabulary words
• 2 posters: Matter and Properties
• Matter acrostic poem format (possible response included)
• Matter Word Web (key included)
• Frayer Model for Vocabulary: Matter, State, Property, Solid, Liquid, Gas (key included)
• Properties of Matter Foldable Booklet (key included)
• Properties of Matter Sort (Measurable and Observable) (key included)
• Properties of Matter Chart (key included)
• Solids, Liquids, and Gases Chart (key included)
• States of Matter Foldable Booklet (key included)
• Instructions, Station signs, and student sheets (2 versions) (key included)
• States of Matter Mix, Pair, Share, Trade! *BONUS: Compare!
• Comparing States of Matter: Tri-Venn Diagram and Cards (key included)
• Investigating Matter Stations: Four different hands-on stations give students the opportunity to work with these concepts:
  • Observing properties of matter
  • Measuring properties of matter
  • Magnetism
  • Sink or float
  • Each station includes: instructions, station direction signs, and student sheets (2 versions)
• Categorizing Matter Handout
• Density Lava Lamps Investigation: instructions and student sheet
• I Have… Who Has… Instructions and 20 cards
• Matter Vocabulary BINGO: 8 different student boards and definition cards

This product, once purchased, is licensed to be used in one classroom. Additional classrooms must purchase additional licenses.

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