Learn 5 engaging states of matter hands on experiments and activities to teach grade 4 5 6 students in your classroom.

I'm here all day, ya'll!  But seriously, I do love teaching states of matter during our 2nd grade homeschool time... and not just because of the corny jokes.

Try these easy and fun second grade properties of matter science experiments with 5 cool questions for students to investigate!

Steve Spangler Science kits make learning & teaching science easy. Explore our science toys for a fun science experiment at home or in the classroom.

We are learning about the states of matter- solids, liquids, gases…oh my! I absolutely love this unit because there are so many hands-on experiments and activities we use.  One of our first experiments demonstrates how air has mass. It is so hard for students to understand that air has weight, or mass! Materials: – a […]

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

Explore the different states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) with these hands-on experiments and activities!

Find properties of matter activities and high-engagement science experiments that will excite your second grade scientists! Learn creative teaching ideas you can use tomorrow in your 2nd grade classroom or homeschool.

10 creative, at-home science lessons for kids that are perfect as distance learning activities, for homeschooling, or to continue students' learning over a scheduled school break.

Need some ideas for teaching about the states of matter- solids, liquids and gasses to kids? These activities and experiments are perfect!

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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.

This water filter science experiment is easy to do and perfect for any earth science unit. Great for ages 10+ or younger kids with help.

Everything around us is made up of matter. Pretty cool right? Your kiddos are sure to find this fact super cool as you introduce them to the science behind states of matter. It’s a vital component of every little scientist’s learning journey and we’ve compiled the perfect list of captivating activities and experiments to aid …

Teaching physical properties of matter is so much fun! You will love these 7 ideas for experiments, sorts, labs, review, and more in 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade.

Explore solids, liquids, and gases with these fun states of matter activities. Kids of all ages will enjoy these hands-on learning ideas.

Food always make learning better!  And food is the perfect medium for learning about matter.

Explore melting, boiling, and freezing with these science lessons and experiments that explore changing states of matter. Kids will love getting hands on while learning about how matter changes from one state to another.

Butter science for kids! Learn how to make butter and the science behind the transformation. Kitchen chemistry your kids will love!

If you’re working on a States of Matter Unit like we are, you may like to incorporate these FREE States of Matter Learning Pages. They come from my larger States of Matter Unit Study for K-2 Learners. *This post contains affiliate links. **The free pages can be found towards the END of this post by clicking ... Read More about States of Matter Learning Pages {FREE!}