The States of Matter A WebQuest for 2 nd Grade Science Language Arts Designed by: Valerie Thomas Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion

Table of Contents  Introduction  Task  Power Standards  States of Matter  Evaluation  Conclusion  Teacher Page TopTop Introduction Task Process Evaluation ConclusionIntroductionTask Process EvaluationConclusion

Introduction This Webquest focuses on the integration of science (physical science) and Language Arts. The students will be actively engaged in exploring the website Enchanted Learning.com to further discover the states of matter. TopTop Introduction Task Process Evaluation ConclusionIntroductionTask Process EvaluationConclusion

Science Standards The Power standards for science are: PS5: Matter: The learner will be able to demonstrate understanding of the basic characteristics of matter. S Matter: Components S Matter: Properties/Physical S Matter: States of Matter/Classify PS1: Scientific Method S Inferences: Observations S Communication: Ideas/Observation Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion

Language Arts Standards The Power Standards for Language Arts: L.A Directions: Understand / Written L.A Collect Information: Obtain L.A Strategies: Reading / Variety L.A Interpret: Variety / Material TopTop Introduction Task Process Evaluation ConclusionIntroductionTask Process EvaluationConclusion

Task You are a world explorer and your task is to explore the states of matter. Your first task will be to visit the website enchantedlearning.com and review the four states of matter. Your second task is to print off the activity sheet. Your third task will be to complete the activity sheet. Your fourth task is to check your work using the answer key at the writing table. Do not take your pencil. You will be checking your work with a green colored pencil already at the writing table. Go to listening center and listen to the cassette as you read the book entitled, Bartholomew and the Obleck. Go to the discovery center and make Obleck. Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion

Process Click on the smiley face below to read about the four states of matter. Click on the to go to the activity sheet and print a copy of activity sheet. Complete the activity sheet. Check your work at the writing table. Listen to the book at the listening center. Make Obleck at the discovery center. Top Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation ConclusionIntroductionTaskProcess Evaluation Conclusion

States of Matter Solids Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion

States of Matter A solid is a hard, dense, non moving object. TopTop Introduction Task Process Evaluation ConclusionIntroductionTask Process EvaluationConclusion

States of Matter Liquid Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion

States of Matter Liquids are fluid substances which under the influence of small forces assumes or takes the shape of the container that they are placed in. TopTop Introduction Task Process Evaluation ConclusionIntroductionTask Process EvaluationConclusion

States of Matter Gases Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion

States of Matter Gases are substances that fill and take the shape of the container it is placed in. TopTop Introduction Task Process Evaluation ConclusionIntroductionTask Process EvaluationConclusion

Evaluation Students will be visually assessed, and monitored during lessons, and monitored for participation, and on task behavior during the activities. Top Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion

Conclusion After you have completed the activity sheet on the website and have checked it, go over to the listening center and listen to the book entitled, Bartholomew and Obleck, by Dr. Seuss. After you have finished at the listening center go over to the discover center where we will be making Obleck. TopTop Introduction Task Process Evaluation ConclusionIntroductionTaskProcessEvaluationConclusion

Teacher Page This is a good review of the States of Matter. Each year my students come to me with gaps in their education because of moving in from another state, country, or just from within the county. Students’ prior knowledge will be different. This lesson is a good way to review the States of Matter by incorporating an interactive lesson into center time. TopTop Introduction Task Process Evaluation ConclusionIntroductionTask ProcessEvaluationConclusion