Sample Daily Lesson Plan: Exploring Phases of Matter (Grade Level: Adapt based on your

needs)

Subject: Science

Learning Objectives:

Students will be able to identify the three main phases of matter: solid, liquid, and gas (all
students).
Students will be able to describe the properties of each phase (all students).
(For students with special needs) Students will be able to match pictures or manipulatives to the
three phases of matter.
Materials:

Chart paper or whiteboard

Markers or pens
Pictures or manipulatives representing solids, liquids, and gases (e.g., block, cup of water,
balloon)
(For students with special needs) Individual manipulatives for matching activity (optional)
Procedure:

Introduction (10 minutes):

Engage: Begin by showing a magic trick (e.g., making water disappear in a seemingly closed
container). Ask students what happened to the water.
Modification for Special Needs: Provide a visual cue alongside the magic trick, such as a picture
of a water droplet transforming into a cloud.
Explore: Brainstorm together different states of things students encounter (e.g., ice cube, juice,
air). List these on the chart.
Instruction (20 minutes):

Explain: Introduce the concept of phases of matter and the three main categories: solid, liquid,
and gas. Briefly explain the properties of each phase (e.g., solids have a definite shape and
volume, liquids take the shape of their container, gases fill their container).

Activity: Show pictures or manipulatives representing each phase. Have students identify and
categorize them based on their properties (e.g., solid - block, liquid - cup of water, gas -
balloon).

Modification for Special Needs:

Provide students with individual manipulatives to match with the pictures on the chart.
Use simpler vocabulary to explain properties (e.g., solid - stays still, liquid - flows, gas - fills the
space).
Check for Understanding: Ask students questions about each phase and its properties. Observe
their participation and provide prompts or rephrase questions as needed.
Assessment (10 minutes):

Exit Ticket: Have students draw a picture or write a word to represent each phase of matter.
Modification for Special Needs: Students can match the manipulatives to the corresponding
picture on a worksheet with the phase names written beside them.

Observe Participation: Throughout the lesson, observe student participation and understanding.
Provide additional support or clarification as needed for students with special needs.
Differentiation:

Provide manipulatives or tactile experiences for students who learn better kinesthetically.
Offer sentence starters or a word bank to support students with writing difficulties.
Break down complex concepts into smaller, more manageable steps.
Closure (5 minutes):

Briefly review the key points of the lesson: the three phases of matter and their properties.

Exit Ticket: Collect the exit tickets or have students share their drawings/words with the class.

Remember: These modifications can be adapted based on the specific needs of your students.