Who knew that learning about the states of matter could taste so sweet? This fun hands-on instructional activity captures the attention of learners as they use what they know about solids, liquids, and gases to create their very own batch of ice cream.

Concepts

states of matter, solids, liquids, gases, solids and liquids, properties of matter, ice cream

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Integrate this hands-on activity into an elementary science unit on the states of matter
• This activity could also be adapted for use in a lesson series on mixtures and solutions
• Create stations for students to rotate through as they record the properties of each ingredient in ice cream

Classroom Considerations

• Ask for parent donations when gathering the materials required for this lesson

Pros

• Activity engages children in learning about the states of matter
• A worksheet is provided that assesses students' understanding of solids, liquids, and gases
• Provides questions to discuss after completing the learning activity

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.1.3 RI.1.4 L.1.6