Science 5.5(A)
classify matter based on measurable, testable, and observable physical properties, including mass, magnetism, physical state (solid, liquid, and gas), relative density (sinking and floating using water as a reference point), solubility in water, and the ability to conduct or insulate thermal energy or electric energy;
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States of Matter Properties Venn Diagram
Explore the properties of solids, liquids, and gases with this cut and paste worksheet.
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Solids, Liquids, and Gases – Sorting Activity
A sorting activity to help students identify solids, liquids, and gases.
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Properties of Solids, Liquids, and Gases – Worksheet
A cut and paste activity that explores the properties of solids, liquids, and gases.
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All About Matter PowerPoint
An editable PowerPoint to use when teaching about matter and its properties.
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The Gas Has Mass Task Cards
A set of four task cards that explore the physical properties of gases.
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Understanding States of Matter Worksheet
A worksheet that allows students to demonstrate their knowledge of solids, liquids, and gases.
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What's the Matter? Task Cards
An activity for students to use when learning about the properties of solids, liquids, and gases.
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States of Matter: Gases – Poster
An educational poster explaining the properties of gases.
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States of Matter: Solids – Poster
An educational poster explaining the properties of solids.
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Solids, Liquids, and Gases PowerPoint
A 31-slide editable PowerPoint template to use when teaching your students about solids, liquids, and gases.
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Magnetism Vocabulary Cards
Reinforce science vocabulary in your classroom with this set of word wall cards that focus on magnetism.
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States of Matter PowerPoint
An editable 22-slide PowerPoint to use when teaching students about the states of matter.
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States of Matter: Liquids – Poster
An educational poster explaining the properties of liquids.
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Build a Pirate Ship STEM Challenge for Upper Elementary
Challenge upper elementary students to build a pirate ship with a fun (and engaging) STEM challenge created by teachers, for teachers.
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States of Matter Poster Pack
Cover the basics of the states of matter with this set of posters.
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Understanding Insulators Teaching Slides
Teach your students about electrical and thermal insulators with this teaching presentation.
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States of Matter Lab Worksheet
A lab experiment mixing a solid with a liquid to create a gas.
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States of Matter Poster
A poster that displays the three states of matter, their properties, and the processes for changing states.
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States of Matter
A poster to display in the classroom showing the states of matter.
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States of Matter Template
A template to use when learning about changes in states of matter.
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Science Experiment - Suck It Up!
A science experiment which investigates the absorptive properties of various materials.
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Mass vs. Weight Poster
Display this poster to help students remember the difference between weight and mass.
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All About Magnets Mini-Book
Learn about magnets, magnetic poles, magnetic fields, and more with this printable mini-book.
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Magnetism – Science Vocabulary Worksheets
Review terms associated with magnetism with this science vocabulary worksheet pack.
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Changes in States of Matter PowerPoint
An editable PowerPoint to use when teaching changes in states of matter.
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How Much Does it Measure? Estimating Units Interactive (Mixed Units)
Estimate units of mass, volume, temperature, length, and more with an engaging, interactive measurement game.
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Observing Matter Worksheet
A worksheet to practice observing the properties of matter.
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Science Experiment - States of Matter
A science experiment that investigates how a substance's state of matter can be changed.
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Going, Going, Gone! - Worksheet
A worksheet that explores how matter changes state at different temperatures.
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Phase Changes of Matter Poster
A poster showing the phase changes of matter.
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Salt Water Density Experiment
A hands-on science experiment about salt water density.
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Facts of the Matter
This Properties of Matter unit explores the concept that solids, liquids, and gases have different observable properties and behave in different ways.