statesofmatter

**//States of Matter: A Question and Answer Book//** by Fiona Bayrock, Capstone Press, 2006, ISBN# 978-1-4296-0227-3 See vocabulary activities
 * Title: States of Matter **
 * Subject Area ** : States of matter, Water cycle, Science
 * Grade Level ** : 4
 * Text Connection: **
 * Vocabulary: ** States of Matter Vocabulary Cards


 * Activity #1: Water Cycle diagram **
 * Materials ** : States of Matter Water Cycle diagram worksheet
 * Procedure: ** Read the book together. Take time to talk about the states of matter (solids, liquids and gases). Ask questions throughout the process and see if student can give examples of these processes in everyday life. When you are finished reading the book, create a water cycle chart with labeled parts that can be used for reference. Choose a vocabulary activity to reinforce meaning.
 * Activity #2: True/False Game **

1. Shuffle cards and put them in a pile in the middle of the table. First student takes a card and reads the statement. He has to say whether the statement is true or false. If he thinks the answer is false, he can change the statement to make it correct. 2. Check the answer key to see if the statement is true or false. If the player is correct, he scores 5 points. If he is able to correct a false statement, he earns an additional 5 points. The game continues so that each player gets a turn. 3. The first player to reach 40 points wins the game. 4. Variations: This can be played in teams if there are more than 3 players. The group can go back and refer to the book if a concept is not clear.
 * Materials: ** States of Matter game cards
 * Procedure: ** Read the book together as noted above. Make sure student understands concepts behind the states of matter and how they can change.

1. T 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. F 6. T 7. F 8. F 9. T 10. T 11. F 12. T 13. F 14. T 15. T 16. F 17. T 18. F 19. T 20. T 21. F 22. F 23. T 24. F
 * __ True/False Answers __**

The Force of Water Level N Water Cycle [] [] (Home science experiments)
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