1. Maritza Luna Third grade Level 2-3 days in Length
States Of Matter
Maritza Luna
Third grade Level
2-3 days in Length

2. Direct Instruction

3. Technology
In groups of four, go around the classroom taking pictures of solids, liquids, and gases. Make sure you have at least three of each.

4. Art
Find pictures from magazines that are solids, liquids, and gases. Cut the pictures out. Create a separate collage for each state of matter.

5. Dramaturgical Devices
In groups of three, draw a card from my charades hat. Each card will either have a solid, liquid, or gas. Use what you have learn to help you act it out.

6. Reading
Choose a book from our matter collection. After you have made your choice find a place and begin reading silently.

7. Viewing
As a class, we will watch a video over the states and properties of matter.
discovery

8. Ice Cube Activity (Viewing, speaking, and listening)
The teacher will give each student group an ice cube. The teacher will then make squares on the sidewalk with chalk. The students will place their ice cube in a square and write their initials. In pairs, the students will observe, record, and discuss the states of matter the ice cube goes through.

9. Time
Draw
Picture
Description
State
Notes

10. TEKS
Science:
2.C- analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations from direct and indirect evidence;
7.A- gather information including temperature, magnetism, hardness, and mass using appropriate tools to identify physical properties of matter; and
7.B- identify matter as liquids, solids, and gases.
Language Arts:
1.A- determine the purpose(s) for listening such as to get information, to solve problems, and to enjoy and appreciate

11. 1.B- respond appropriately and courteously to directions and questions
3.C- ask and answer relevant questions and make contributions in small or large group discussions
Art:
2.B- design original artworks; and
2.C- invent ways to produce artworks and to explore photographic imagery, using a variety of art media and materials.

12. Social Studies:
18.A-  use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution
16.B-  sequence and categorize information
16.C- interpret oral, visual, and print material by identifying the main idea, identifying cause and effect, and comparing and contrasting