Subject: Science

Grade Level: Grade 4

Objective: Identify the three phases of matter, Describe the characteristics of

the three phases of matter., Appreciate the uses of solids liquids and gas.

Learning within and across curriculum:

- Within:

1) Mathematics - relating the volume of different states of matter to their physical

properties

2) English - writing a descriptive paragraph about the characteristics of each phase

of matter

3) Social Studies - researching how different cultures use solids, liquids, and gases
in their daily lives

- Across:

1) Physical Education - understanding how the body processes solids, liquids, and
gases for energy during physical activity

2) Arts - creating visual representations of the three phases of matter through

different art mediums

3) Music - exploring how different sounds are created using solids, liquids, and
gases as instruments

ENGAGE:

[Teaching Strategy: Role-Playing]

[Instructional Materials: None]

1) Idea - Have students role-play as different particles in a solid, liquid, or gas state
to understand their behavior and interactions.

2) Idea - Conduct a mystery box activity where students feel and guess the state of
matter of various objects inside the box.

EXPLORE:

Activity 1: States of Matter Race

[Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning]

Materials - Stopwatch, cups of water, ice cubes, balloons

Significance - To observe and compare the differences in physical properties of

solids, liquids, and gases.

Instructions - Divide students into groups and have them complete different
challenges related to each state of matter.

1) Solid Challenge - Stack the most number of ice cubes in 1 minute.

2) Liquid Challenge - Transfer water from one cup to another using a straw without
spilling.

3) Gas Challenge - Blow up a balloon the fastest.

Rubric

- Creativity - 10 pts.

- Teamwork - 10 pts.

- Accuracy - 10 pts.

Assessment Questions:

1) What is the shape and volume of a solid? Give an example.

2) How does a liquid take the shape of its container? Provide an example.

3) In what way do gases fill the space around them? Give an example.
Activity 2: Matter Collage

[Teaching Strategy: Project-Based Learning]

Materials - Magazines, scissors, glue, poster board

Significance - To visually represent the uses of solids, liquids, and gases in everyday
life.

Instructions - Have students create a collage showcasing different objects or

activities that represent each phase of matter.

1) Solid - Examples: Book, chair, rock

2) Liquid - Examples: Glass of water, swimming pool, rain

3) Gas - Examples: Balloons, clouds, breathing air

Rubric

- Creativity - 15 pts.

- Relevance - 10 pts.

- Presentation - 10 pts.

Assessment Questions:

1) How are solids different from liquids and gases in terms of shape and volume?

2) Give an example of a liquid changing into a gas.

3) Why is it important to understand the properties of different states of matter?

Inclusive Activity 3: State of Matter Charades

[Teaching Strategy: Role-Playing]

Materials - None

Significance - To encourage creativity and critical thinking in identifying the

properties of different phases of matter.

Instructions - Have students act out the characteristics of a solid, liquid, or gas while
their classmates guess the state.

1) Student A - Solid: Pretend to be a block of ice melting.

2) Student B - Liquid: Act like a spill spreading across the floor.

3) Student C - Gas: Pretend to float in the air like a balloon.

Rubric

- Creativity - 10 pts.

- Accuracy - 10 pts.

Assessment Questions:

1) How did you determine the state of matter in the charades game?

2) What are the key properties of solids, liquids, and gases?

3) Give an example of each state of matter in your daily life.

EXPLAIN:

Activity 1 - States of Matter Race will help students physically experience the
differences between solids, liquids, and gases.

Activity 2 - Matter Collage allows students to express their understanding of the uses
of different phases of matter through art.

Activity 3 - State of Matter Charades promotes active engagement and critical

thinking in identifying the properties of solids, liquids, and gases.

ELABORATE:
[Teaching Strategy: Experiential Learning]

Task 1 - Students will create a model of the water cycle using household items to
demonstrate the transformation of water between its solid, liquid, and gas states.

Task 2 - Conduct a science experiment where students observe the effects of

temperature on the states of matter by melting ice, heating water, and boiling it to
steam.

Supporting Material 1 - Article about the importance of understanding states of

matter in everyday life

Supporting Material 2 - Infographic showing the phases of matter and their uses in
different industries

EVALUATE:

[Teaching Strategy: Inquiry-Based Learning]

[Instructional Materials: Visual Aids]

Question 1 - How do the particles in a solid, liquid, and gas differ in terms of
arrangement and movement?

Question 2 - Explain the concept of evaporation using the example of a puddle

drying up.

Question 3 - Why is it important to consider the states of matter when designing new
products?
H.O.T.S.:

Question 1 - Compare and contrast the properties of solids, liquids, and gases.

Answer 1 - Solids have a definite shape and volume, liquids take the shape of their
container, and gases fill the space around them.

Question 2 - Predict how the temperature affects the state of matter based on the
behavior of particles.

Answer 2 - Higher temperature causes particles to move faster, leading to a change

in state from solid to liquid to gas.

Question 3 - Analyze the impact of changing state of matter in the environment and
industry.

Answer 3 - The transformation of water through different phases influences weather

patterns and is used in various manufacturing processes.

Assignment:

1) Research and write a short essay on the uses of solids, liquids, and gases in
different industries.

2) Conduct a home experiment to observe the changing states of matter in everyday

objects and write a reflection on your findings.