Original PromptChanges in States of Matter (TEKS 3.6.C) using everyday things that students in 3rd grade are familiar with used in a text that they can read and answer questions to with different levels of depth of knowledge and differentiated copies for low readers and high readers.
This resource focuses on the properties and states of matter, explaining the three primary states: solids, liquids, and gases. It discusses how matter is defined by its shape and volume, highlighting concrete examples from everyday life such as bricks, juice, and air. Various activities encourage observation and classification of matter, as well as understanding the effects of heating and cooling on states of matter. The resource includes questions, claims, evidence, and reasoning sections to deepen comprehension and analysis of material properties. Additionally, it emphasizes the practical applications of knowledge about matter in engineering and everyday inventions.