Grade 5 matter experiments

These five states of matter activities are perfect to use in your upper elementary science class! These hands-on experiments, lessons, and ideas are just what you need for teaching states of matter in your classroom this year. Click the pin to learn more!

A fun and easy science experiment for teaching students the difference between a solid, liquid, and gas! This engaging activity uses a plastic water bottle, water, a balloon, and Alka-Seltzer tablets to demonstrate the states of matter in an exciting way. Watch as the reaction inflates the balloon and download a free printable page to enhance the learning experience. Plus, explore an additional Alka-Seltzer Snow Experiment and find more science and STEM ideas for the entire school year.

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The Root Beer Float states of matter experiment is an edible science experiment that teaches and shows the different states of matter.

A round up of five fun properties of matter experiments and a STEAM challenge to investigate solids, liquids, and gases in second grade science.

Review the concepts of physical and chemical changes this fall with your upper elementary students! This 10-minute easy, no-prep activity will have them thinking about changes in matter in no time!

A fun and easy properties of matter cracker lab where students use their senses to observe, describe and then taste the physical properties of crackers.

Teaching states of matter can be one of the most fun, engaging, and memorable science lessons your students ever have if you do it correctly! Here are my tips for teaching the states of matter in a way that is super educational, engaging, and hands on. You'll also find experiments to do with your students that include slime, balloons, soda geysers, and more! #matteractivities #statesofmatter #teachingtips #sciencelessons #propertiesofmatteractivities #scienceexperiments…

We started off our week exploring the different states of matter... solid, liquid, and gas. During our science lab, I filled Ziploc bags w...