Begin your states of matter lessons with a demonstration designed to introduce the concept that all matter has properties. Reinforce this concept through vocabulary exploration, and the creation of atom models; salt, water, and carbon dioxide. 

Concepts

states of matter, matter, liquids, solids, gases, mass, volume, academic vocabulary, atoms

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Continue the vocabulary card exercise throughout the entire unit, adding cards to a vocabulary collection
• Display atom models near your science themed bulletin board along with other images that reflect matter
• Showcase atom models at Back-to-School Night or Open House

Classroom Considerations

• Copies and a variety of materials are required 
• A science notebook is listed; however, a loose piece of notebook paper works well also 
• Example models may be needed to guide atom construction
• The second in a series of 10 related lesson plans

Pros

• The resource opens as an editable copy 
• Directions are clear and written in detail 

Cons

• None