๐ฌ Videos
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States of Matter for Kids – YouTube Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ4WduVp9k4 - Move Like a State of Matter- YouTube Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IW8E1YR0kE
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SciShow Kids – Mixing and Dissolving Materials – YouTube Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJQB8n3O1g0 -
Teacher-Made Seesaw Videos
(Videos created by Ms. Medlen to support lessons and student understanding.)
๐ Interactive Activities and Websites
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PHET Simulation – States of Matter Basics
https://phet.colorado.edu/ -
Prediction Challenge – Google Form
(Interactive student prediction before experiment.) -
National Geographic Kids
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ -
PBS Kids – Science Games
https://pbskids.org/games/science/ -
Mystery Science
https://mysteryscience.com/
๐ Documents and Resources for Students
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Experiment Instructions – Google Doc
(Step-by-step lab instructions for Water Mix-It Challenge.) -
Observation Data Chart – Google Doc
(Student chart for recording cold and hot water results.) -
Reflection Questions – Google Doc
(Student reflection form after completing the experiment.) -
Final Project Rubric – Created in Canva
(Assessment rubric for Poster or Slideshow final project.) -
Parent Newsletter – Created in Canva/Google Docs
(Newsletter to introduce families to the Water Mix-It Challenge and explain the unit goals.) -
Lab Safety Poster – Created in Canva
(Safety reminders for students during the Water Mix-It Challenge experiment.) -
Lab Safety Contract – Created in Google Docs
(Safety agreement for students and families to review and sign.)
๐จ Teacher-Made Resources
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Group Roles Flyer – Made in Canva
(Overview of roles for group collaboration: Materials Manager, Recorder, Observer, Timekeeper.) -
Material Slideshow – Made with Webador
(Visual guide of materials used during the experiment.) -
Class Library Carousel – Made in Google Slides
(Books supporting learning about states of matter and scientific thinking.) -
Inclusive Learning Posters – Made by Student Groups Using Canva
(Flyers highlighting strategies for supporting diverse learners.) - Page Banners and Images- Made in Canva
๐งช Standards Referenced
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Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs)
https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/instruction -
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)