Subject: Science
Grade Level: Grade 8
Objective: Differentiate solids, liquids, and gases based on its shape,
molecular arrangement, mass and volume, and the movement of its
molecules.
Learning across curriculum:
1) Mathematics: Calculate the density of different substances and relate it to their
classification as, liquids, or gases.
2) Language Arts: Write a descriptive essay comparing and contrasting the
properties of solids, liquids, and gases.
3) Social Studies: Investigate how the states of matter affect the daily lives of people
in different regions.
ELICIT:
Teaching Strategy: Brainstorming
Instructional Materials: None
Anecdote 1 - Share a personal experience of cooking rice and observing its change
from a solid to a liquid state.
Anecdote 2 - Tell a story about a traditional Filipino festival where people use gases
to create fireworks.
ENGAGE:
Teaching Strategy: Interactive Quizzes
Instructional Materials: Quiz questions and answer sheets
1) Idea - Conduct a "Solids, Liquids, and Gases Quiz Show" where students
compete in answering questions about the properties of each state of matter.
2) Idea - Create a "Mystery Box Challenge" where students have to guess the state
of matter of objects placed inside a box based on their descriptions and properties.
EXPLORE:
Activity 1: Investigating Molecular Arrangement
Teaching Strategy: Inquiry-Based Learning
Materials: Various objects representing solids, liquids, and gases (e.g., ice, water,
steam, rocks, oil, air)
Significance: Students will observe and analyze the molecular arrangement of
different substances to differentiate them as solids, liquids, or gases.
Instructions:
1) Provide each group of students with a set of objects representing solids, liquids,
and gases.
2) Ask them to examine and describe the properties and molecular arrangement of
each object.
3) Have them classify the objects into the correct state of matter category.
Rubric:
- Accurate observation and classification: 5 pts
- Clear description of molecular arrangement: 5 pts
- Correct identification of properties: 5 pts
Assessment Questions:
1) How did you differentiate solids, liquids, and gases based on their molecular
arrangement?
2) What are the key properties that helped you classify the objects correctly?
3) Can you give an example of a substance that can exist in different states of
matter?
Activity 2: Mass and Volume Comparison
Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning
Materials: Solid objects with different masses and volumes (e.g., wooden block,
metal ball, balloon filled with air)
Significance: Students will compare the mass and volume of different objects to
determine their state of matter.
Instructions:
1) Divide the students into groups and provide each group with different objects of
varying mass and volume.
2) In their groups, have them measure and record the mass and volume of each
object.
3) Ask them to analyze and discuss how the mass and volume relate to the state of
matter of each object.
Rubric:
- Accurate measurement and recording of mass and volume: 5 pts
- Clear explanation of the relationship between mass, volume, and state of matter: 5
pts
- Correct identification of the state of matter for each object: 5 pts
Assessment Questions:
1) How did you determine the state of matter of each object based on its mass and
volume?
2) Explain the relationship between mass, volume, and the state of matter.
3) Can you give an example of a substance with a high mass but a small volume?
How would you classify it?
Activity 3: Movement of Molecules Demonstration
Teaching Strategy: Experiential Learning
Materials: Water, ice cubes, heat source (e.g., stove or Bunsen burner), clear
containers
Significance: Students will observe and experience the change in molecular
movement as water changes its state from solid to liquid to gas.
Instructions:
1) Start by showing students a container of ice cubes and ask them to observe the
movement of the molecules.
2) Heat the container of ice cubes, allowing them to melt and transform into water.
Ask students to describe the changes they observe in the movement of the
molecules.
3) Continue heating the water until it evaporates and forms steam. Discuss the
changes in molecular movement during this phase change.
Rubric:
- Accurate observation and description of molecular movement in each state: 5 pts
- Clear explanation of the relationship between molecular movement and state of
matter: 5 pts
- Correct identification of the different states of matter based on molecular
movement: 5 pts
Assessment Questions:
1) How did the movement of molecules change as water changed from a solid to a
liquid to a gas?
2) Explain the relationship between molecular movement and the different states of
matter.
3) Can you give an example of a substance that can exist in all three states of matter
simultaneously?
EXPLAIN:
Teaching Strategy: Lecture and Discussion
Example 1: The teacher explains the concept of molecular arrangement and how it
relates to the classification of solids, liquids, and gases. Students are encouraged to
ask questions and participate in the discussion to deepen their understanding.
Example 2: The teacher uses visual aids, such as diagrams and models, to illustrate
the relationship between mass, volume, and the state of matter. Students are guided
through a discussion on how these factors determine the classification of
substances.
ELABORATE:
Teaching Strategy: Project-Based Learning
Task 1: Design a Three-State Matter Comic Strip
Task 2: Create a Three-State Matter Infographic
EVALUATE:
Teaching Strategy: Problem-Based Learning
Instructional Materials: Assessment questions and answer sheets
Question 1: Explain how the molecular arrangement of solids, liquids, and gases
differ from each other.
Question 2: Calculate the density of a substance with a mass of 50 grams and a
volume of 25 cubic centimeters. Determine its state of matter based on the density
value.
Question 3: Describe an example from everyday life where the movement of
molecules is evident in the transformation of a substance from one state of matter to
another.
EXTEND:
Teaching Strategy: Case Studies
Example 1: Investigate how changes in atmospheric pressure affect the boiling point
of liquids in different locations.
Example 2: Analyze the impact of temperature and pressure on the state of matter
of substances used in food preservation.
Assignment:
Assignment 1: Conduct a survey among your family members or friends to
determine their understanding of the properties and classification of solids, liquids,
and gases. Write a report summarizing the results and provide recommendations for
improving their understanding.
Assignment 2: Choose a product or material commonly used in everyday life.
Investigate and describe the different states of matter it can exist in and how these
states affect its usage and properties. Create a multimedia presentation to present
your findings
