States of Matter + STEM Journal
States of Matter + STEM Journal
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Explore the fascinating world of solids, liquids, and gases with this comprehensive Year 4 science bundle!
This engaging resource pack combines our popular STEM Journal with hands-on investigations and experiments that bring the states of matter to life for Key Stage 2 learners. Perfect for Year 4 children, this resource explores particle theory, changing states, and the properties of materials through practical science investigations while documenting findings in their STEM Journal.
What's Included:
- STEM Journal (PDF book) - Interactive notebook for recording investigations, observations, and scientific discoveries
- 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
- STEM Journal promotes hypothesis formation, data recording, and scientific analysis
- 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
Ideal for: Teachers, home educators, and parents teaching Year 4 science and exploring states of matter with KS2 children.
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The Year 4 States of Matter science topic offers a comprehensive exploration of solids, liquids, and gases through engaging hands-on activities and investigations. Students will identify different states of matter, examine the properties of gases, and create particle models to understand the behavior of matter at a molecular level. The unit includes hands-on experiments such as measuring temperature changes, observing melting processes, and investigating the water cycle. Additionally, a printable STEM Journal is provided for students to record their predictions, observations, and reflections, supporting deeper learning and understanding.
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