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Lesson Plan: States of Matter - Solids, Liquids, and Gasses

Number of Students 15 students

Time duration 40 min

Grade 3

Learning Objectives By the end of the lesson students will be able

to name the three main states of matter
differentiate between solid, liquid and gasses
(2min)

Materials Needed Water, ice, balloons and rocks.

Key vocabulary Atoms, Molecules, Solid, Liquid, Gas.

Atoms: The smallest unit of matter
Molecules: Groups of atoms bonded together.

Hook/ engagement Begin with a story about a snowman that turns

into water and then steam, highlighting the
changes between solid, liquid, and gas.
(5min)

Carpet activity Treasure Bags: Each bag contains items

representing different states of matter.
Students feel the items without looking and
guess the state of matter, explaining why
(7min)

Visual explanation Show an educational video that visually

explains the properties of solids, liquids, and
gases, followed by a catchy song that
reinforces the states of matter.
( 7 min)

grouping Students are divided into groups of 3. Each

group rotates through activity stations, ensuring
active participation and collaboration

Inquiry (Rotational activity) Each table has different activities. (15min)

Station 1: Categorize objects into solid, liquid,
or gas.
 Station 2: Draw molecules in different states.
Station 3: Discuss and draw how matter
changes between states.

Assessment type Formative assessment :Observations during

activities, discussions, and correct
categorization in activities

Exit ticket "Is ice solid or liquid?

Explain why it changes state."