Year 4 States of Matter Activities

Explore the fascinating world of solids, liquids, and gases with this comprehensive Year 4 science pack!

This engaging resource brings the states of matter to life through hands-on investigations and experiments. Perfect for Year 4 learners, children will explore particle theory, changing states, and the properties of materials through practical science investigations.

What's Included:

• Identifying States of Matter - Classify materials as solids, liquids, or gases
• Properties Of Gas - Investigate the unique characteristics of gases through experiments
• States of Matter Particle Models - Understand how particles behave in different states
• Investigation: Measuring Temperature - Explore temperature and its role in changing states
• Changing State Recipes - Hands-on cooking activities demonstrating state changes
• Investigation: Melting Chocolate - Delicious experiment exploring melting and solidifying
• Melting Point Investigation - Compare melting points of different materials
• Investigating The Water Cycle - Explore evaporation and condensation in action

Learning Benefits:

• Supports Year 4 National Curriculum science objectives for states of matter
• Develops understanding of particle theory and how materials change state
• Builds knowledge of evaporation, condensation, melting, and freezing
• Integrates science with DT through cooking and practical experiments
• Encourages scientific enquiry and investigation skills
• Perfect for hands-on, memorable science learning
• Makes abstract particle theory concrete through practical activities
• Links to real-world processes like the water cycle

Ideal for: Teachers, home educators, and parents teaching Year 4 science and exploring states of matter with KS2 children.

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