States of Matter Worksheet - Bill Nye The Science Guy
FREE watch-along worksheet for the Bill Nye the Science Guy episode on Phases of Matter, remastered in 4K for modern classrooms. Covers solids, liquids and gases, the particle model, changes of state, energy and molecular motion, and why a gas still counts as matter. Includes QR codes and direct links to watch the 4K remastered episode and the free interactive lesson. Suitable for KS2, KS3, and Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
What’s Included (3-page PDF)
Side A: Recall + Diagram
Seven recall questions plus a particle-model labelling diagram where students identify solid, liquid and gas from the particle arrangement, with a word bank.
Side B: Short Answer, Apply, and Critical Thinking
Five short answer questions, two extended application prompts, and one critical thinking task linking the three phases to plasma and the wider universe.
Answer Key
Complete model answers plus QR codes to the educator hub and YouTube channel.
Key Features
No prep needed. Print and go.
Greyscale-optimised. Clean black-and-white printing.
QR codes on Side A and the Answer Key linking to 4K video, lesson, and educator hub.
Free interactive lesson, with QR codes inside the worksheet PDF linking straight to the 4K video and lesson.
Curriculum Alignment
NGSS: MS-PS1-4, 5-PS1-1, MS-PS3-4, 2-PS1-4
UK National Curriculum:
KS2 Science (Year 4): States of matter, comparing solids, liquids and gases, and observing changes of state
KS2 Science (Year 4): Evaporation and condensation in the water cycle, and the effect of temperature
KS3 Chemistry: The particulate nature of matter and changes of state, including melting, boiling, freezing and condensing
KS4 Chemistry and Physics (GCSE): The particle model, state changes, and internal energy
Cross-Cutting Concepts: Energy and Matter, Cause and Effect, Patterns, Systems and System Models
Age Range: 8-14 (KS2, KS3) / Grades 3-8
Subjects: Science, Physical Science, Chemistry, General Science
File Type: PDF (3 pages)
Price: FREE





