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Physical Changes and States of Matter - One

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Third graders study the three states of matter and identify the physical changes that take place between them. There is an initial teacher-led demonstration followed by a meaningful whole-class inquiry. These two activities should lead to a greater understanding of physical changes that take place between the three states of matter. Very good lesson for early elementary scientists!

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states of matter, matter, gases, liquids, physical changes, solids

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gas, liquid, physical change, solid, states of matter, science
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Grade
3rd
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Science
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Duration
45 mins
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Modeling
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RI.3.3

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