Lesson Plan
Matter in Action Plan
Students will investigate and identify key properties of matter and differentiate between physical and chemical changes through observation and hands-on activities.
Understanding matter’s properties and changes helps students explain everyday phenomena (like cooking and rusting) and builds a critical foundation for future science learning.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Demonstration & Exploration
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice Worksheet
10 minutes
Step 4
Exit Ticket Assessment
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Matter and Its Properties
What Is Matter?
Property: Mass
Property: Volume
States of Matter
Physical Changes
Chemical Changes
Physical vs. Chemical
Class Demonstration
Key Takeaways
Worksheet
Warm Up
Cool Down
