Subject: Science

Grade Level: Grade 3

Objective: Identify the three phases of matter, Apply the knowledge about
phases of matter in their group activities , Appreciating the different object
arounds us

Learning within and across curriculum:

- Within:

1) Water Cycle - Understanding the different phases of water as it changes from

solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (water vapor) in the water cycle.

2) Math - Identifying shapes and objects in the environment that represent the
different phases of matter.

3) Social Studies - Learning about different cultures and how they use different
materials for their daily activities, connecting to the concept of matter.

ENGAGE:

[Teaching Strategy: Interactive Quizzes]

[Instructional Materials: Whiteboard, Markers]

1) Idea - Conduct a quick quiz game where students have to identify whether an
object belongs in the solid, liquid, or gas category.

2) Idea - Show pictures of different objects and have students make predictions
about what phase of matter they belong to.

EXPLORE:

Activity 1: Matter Hunt

[Teaching Strategy: Inquiry-Based Learning]

Materials - Flashcards with objects, Magnifying glasses

Significance - To develop observation skills and categorization abilities.

Instructions - Divide students into groups and ask them to explore the classroom or
school grounds to find objects that represent the three phases of matter. Record
their findings on the flashcards.

1) What phase of matter does ice belong to?

2) Name a liquid phase object in the classroom.

3) Rubric

- Correct categorization - 10 pts.

- Creativity in presentation - 5 pts.

- Collaboration with group members - 5 pts.

Assessment Questions:

1) What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

2) Give an example of a gas that we can't see, but we can feel.

3) How does temperature affect the state of matter?

Activity 2: Melting Matter

[Teaching Strategy: Hands-on Experiment]

Materials - Ice cubes, Heat source (e.g. candle), Timer

Significance - To demonstrate the process of melting a solid into a liquid.

Instructions - Give each group an ice cube and let them observe what happens when
they apply heat to it. Record the time it takes for the ice to melt completely.

1) Predict what will happen to the ice when heat is applied.

2) What are some safety precautions to consider when doing this experiment?

3) Rubric

- Correct prediction - 10 pts.

- Safety awareness - 5 pts.

- Time accuracy - 5 pts.

Assessment Questions:

1) How is melting different from freezing?

2) Why is heat important in changing the state of matter?

3) Can you think of an everyday example where melting occurs?

Inclusive Activity 3: Matter Charades

[Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning]

Materials - None

Significance - To develop communication and teamwork skills.

Instructions - Have students take turns acting out an object that represents a certain
phase of matter while their classmates guess which phase it belongs to.

1) How does acting out the object help in understanding the phases of matter?

2) What are some strategies you can use to make your team guess the correct
phase?

3) Rubric

- Accuracy in charades - 10 pts.

- Clear communication - 5 pts.

Assessment Questions:

1) Why is it important to understand the different phases of matter?

2) How can we apply our knowledge of matter in our daily lives?

3) Can you give an example of an object that can change from one phase to
another?

EXPLAIN:

Activity 1 - Matter Hunt helps students identify real-life examples of the three phases
of matter.

Activity 2 - Melting Matter experiment demonstrates the process of changing a solid

to a liquid.

Activity 3 - Matter Charades encourages students to actively engage in identifying

and presenting the phases of matter.

ELABORATE:
[Teaching Strategy: Role-Playing]

Task 1 - Design a skit where students act out a scenario where the three phases of
matter interact with each other.

Task 2 - Create a collage using magazine cutouts to represent different objects in

the classroom that belong to each phase of matter.

Supporting Material 1 - "All About Matter" - A short story explaining the concept of
matter and its phases.

Supporting Material 2 - "The Magic of Solids, Liquids, and Gases" - An interactive

online game to reinforce learning about the three phases of matter.

EVALUATE:

[Teaching Strategy: Games and Gamification]

[Instructional Materials: Flashcards, Timer]

Question 1 - How is a solid different from a liquid in terms of shape and movement?

Question 2 - Describe an object that represents the gas phase and explain its
characteristics.

Question 3 - Can you think of a situation where an object changes from one phase to
another?

H.O.T.S.:

Question 1 - Explain how the particles in a solid, liquid, and gas move
differently based on their state of matter. (Answer: Particles in a solid are tightly
packed and vibrate in place, while particles in a liquid are more mobile and can move
past each other. Gas particles are far apart and move freely.)

Question 2 - Analyze why some objects can exist in multiple phases of matter
depending on the conditions. (Answer: Temperature and pressure affect the
arrangement of particles in matter, causing them to change from one phase to
another.)
Question 3 - Evaluate the importance of understanding the phases of matter in
scientific investigations. (Answer: Knowing the properties of matter helps
scientists in experiments, inventions, and problem-solving tasks.)

Assignment:

1) Draw a comic strip showing the transformation of an object from one phase of
matter to another.

2) Interview a family member or neighbor about how they use different types of
matter in their daily activities and present your findings in class.