States of Matter
This project teaches children about solids, liquids and gases and their characteristic features. They observe how materials change state as they are heated and cooled, and learn key terminology associated with these processes.
Developed for primary schools
States of matter (Y4)
Explore the fascinating world of matter with our engaging primary Year 4 (KS2) lessons and resources! Dive into the basics of solids, liquids, and gases, discover unusual materials, and learn about the particle theory that explains their behaviour. Our resources also cover the exciting processes of change of state, including melting, freezing, evaporation, and condensation. Perfect for young learners to make science fun and easy to understand!
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Potions
Develop children’s knowledge of the properties of materials with our pre-planned and comprehensively resourced science project, Potions. Our high-quality teaching resources help children learn the properties of solids, liquids and gases, recognise hazardous materials and learn how and why medicines, such as anaesthetics, were developed.
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Individual lessons
- Classifying solids, liquids and gases
- Unusual materials
- Particle theory
- Change of state
- Melting, freezing, evaporation and condensation
- States of water
- Measuring temperature
- Investigating melting
- Line graphs
- Researching melting and boiling points
- Working scientifically – Observing changes over time, Identifying and classifying, Pattern seeking, Comparative test, Research
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