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Enhance your states of matter lessons with a hands-on science investigation that compares six different balls' color, texture, size, weight, ability to bounce, and buoyancy.
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- If time or supervision does not permit working in small groups, perform the experiments as a class over the span of six days
- Invite parents and guardians to assist class members in activity completion
- Assign discussion questions as a written homework assignment
Classroom Considerations
- Copies and a variety of materials are required
- The plan states that science notebooks are needed, but they are not necessary to the completion of the activity
- Younger learners may need adult supervision and assistance
Pros
- Directions are typed onto full sheets of paper for easy reading
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- None