Atoms are the basic building blocks of matter. In this lesson the students will gain a better understanding that all things are made of matter and have a brief introduction to atoms and molecules. Students will mainly focus on the 3 states of matter
Our final activity will get messy. Please have newspaper or plastic tablecloths available to cover desks and tables and have paper towels ready. If your students have “art shirts” to wear, that would be advisable. If there is a possibility of doing this activity outside please consider that as well.
Science Standards:
3.PS.1: All objects and substances in the natural world are composed of matter.
3.PS.2: Matter exists in different states, each of which has different properties.
4.PS.1: When objects break into smaller pieces, dissolve, or change state, the total amount of matter is conserved.
Please see the Nature of Science document on our Lesson Standards page.