This worksheet is comprised of a table for children to fill in information about the three states of matter - solids, liquids and gases. The first row is for the names of each. The second row has a beaker outline for children to draw the arrangement of atoms or molecules for that particular state of matter. The third row is to describe in writing the basic properties of each state of matter and the final row is for examples of each. I use this worksheet in class to reinforce information about the states of matter. The diagrams are usually copied from the board or at least a diagram from the internet. For the rest of the content, I see how much the children can fill in independently before presenting the full set of information needed to complete the worksheet. Using the children as actual atoms is a fun addition to help explain the properties of each state of matter. For example, a group of children can stand in an orderly grid, shaking (vibrating) on the spot. Another child can act as a heat source and when they get near, the atoms start to vibrate faster before breaking off and then moving around, but only within the carpeted area. This can then continue through to gases and then reversed. It’s also a great way to introduce the names for the changes in state, which could also be added onto the worksheet with arrows showing the direction of change for evaporation, condensation, freezing and melting.

A3 crossword puzzle that reviews different aspects about the topic of light, including light properties, light sources, reflection, shadows etc. Over 25 questions included as well as light related symbols as decoration. Great for pairs to work on as a review of the unit. I usually see how far the children can get without the help of any reference, before letting them use the books or wall displays to help complete it. *The included files are an editable Word Document (in which you can edit the wording of the questions if needs be) and the same document in PDF format. *

In our study of states of matter, we (Year 3) make jelly and ice cream in a bag. This is a fill in the blanks worksheet for the recipe to make a packet of regular jelly. The words are included in a table above the text. The document is fully editable, so you can change various parts or instructions as you please.

This worksheet involves children thinking of different sources of light and writing them under the respective headings; luminous or non-luminous. They can then also label each source as artificial or natural using the first letter of each. I also have the children draw a small illustration after each. There are two of the worksheets on one A4 page. *The document is fully editable. *