Instructional Project 4 1 1
Instructional Project 4 1 1
Instructional Project 4 1 1
1) Date: 04/23/24
3) Grade: 4th
(A) classify and describe matter using observable physical properties, including temperature,
mass, magnetism, relative density (the ability to sink or float in water), and physical state (solid,
liquid, gas).
7) Materials: 3-5 samples each of a solid, liquid, and gas for students to work with. (The total
etc. Liquids could include coffee, juice, milk, honey, etc. Gas could include soda (carbonation),
Water (add food coloring), ice cubes (use Kool-Aid cubes if possible), method to show water
(add something to the water to create an odor) boiling or condensation on the outside of a cold
Various measuring tools according to the attributes like thermometer, pan balance, digital
8) Introduction:
Bell work: Students will make a list of 5 items that they use in their daily life available in various
states of matter.
Display the bottle of water, ice cubes, and boiling water (or show condensation) for
After 5 – 7 minutes, discuss the differences and what makes them a solid, liquid, or
gas.
Ask students to use the provided tools to measure the listed attributes of each matter.
For example, measure the volume of water, use a magnet to check for magnetism
properties.
Supervise and ask ongoing questions to the students while they are working to check
for understanding.
10) Modifications:
Struggling Students: Students will be provided examples to which they can match to identify the
states of matter. For example, a picture of an ice cube named solid will be provided. The student
will match the real ice cube to the picture to identify the state of matter.
Advanced Students:
Students can work alone walking around the room to observe items on display. Then
students will go outdoors and pick items randomly to measure and observe the listed
11) Evaluation and Assessment: the data record sheet be used to assess understanding of the
content.
Exit Ticket: Students will answer a question: What are the three states of matter and name to