Introduction on matter:

In this lesson, students will be introduced to the different states of matter: solids, liquids, and gases. By using a fun, hands-on approach, students will learn the fundamental differences between the three states and be able to distinguish between them.

Activity on matter :

Begin the lesson by conducting the “See, Think, Wonder” activity. Ask students to create three columns in their notebooks, labeled “SEE”, “THINK”, and “WONDER”. Display the following image:

Ask students what they see in the image. Encourage them to name the three things shown and note the differences between them. Give students 2 minutes to write down their observations in their notebooks.

Next, ask students what they think about the image. Do they think all of the things are made up of matter? If yes, why do they look so different? Give students 2 minutes to write down their thoughts in the second column.

Finally, ask students what they wonder about the image. What does looking at the image make them curious about? Select students randomly to share their observations and thinking with the class one by one, writing down their responses in the columns on the board.

Explain to students that the objects in the image are all made up of matter, but they look different because the matter is found in three different states: solids, liquids, and gases. Write these three states on the board.

Show students an example of a solid object and ask them to guess the state of matter of the object. Try to bend or squeeze the object and ask again if it is a solid. Explain to students that solids are made up of tightly packed particles and have a fixed shape and volume.

Next, ask students to look around the room and name any solid objects they see. Show students a plastic cup and a water jug. Pour some water from the jug into the cup and ask if students think water is a solid. Explain to them that water is a liquid, the second state of matter. The particles in liquids are not packed together as closely as in solids, allowing them to flow and take the shape of their container but have a definite volume.

Finally, take an unfilled balloon and blow air into it. Ask students what is happening to the balloon and what is inside it. Explain that the air inside the balloon is a gas, the third state of matter, and its particles are not packed together and are moving freely, giving gases the ability to take the shape of their container but not having a fixed shape or volume.

Conclusion on matter:

This lesson provides a fun and interactive way for students to learn about the different states of matter. Encourage students to ask questions and engage in discussion throughout the lesson to deepen their understanding of solids, liquids, and gases.