Teaching states of matter

Learn about states of matter and phase changes with these fun and easy states of matter experiments for kids.

Teaching the states of matter can be one of the most exciting lessons of the year if you do it right. Here are some fun activities to try.

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

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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Nine free, hands-on STEM activities to learn about states of matter, including homemade thermometer and barometer, melting ice caps experiment, fog catcher, Oobleck, and more

Today we’re going to make a car using recycled materials! This car rolls and is fun to play with, and you will have the opportunity to challenge your kids to find ways to make the car move without pushing it! MATERIALS: Small, short cardboard box (we used a macaroni and cheese box and a 1/2 […]

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

Children will enjoy learning about the states of matter with this fun and easy to make States of Matter Flip Book.