Properties of Matter - Lesson Sequence
Lessons may take more than one day. Sequence based on the 40 minute period.
Day 1
SCIENCE
TSW locate matter in the
classroom and justify using the
definition of matter.
(Science book pp. 238-239)
TSW describe and draw a nonlinguistic representation of
matter.
Play and sing audio version of
“They’re All Matter”
Day 2
TSW compare matter and
observations.
(Group themselves based on
texture, size, shape, color)
TSW list sensory vocabulary.
TSW list physical characteristics
(i.e., size, shape, color, texture)
(Construct a word bank of
descriptive words.)
TSW observe and describe the
properties of matter.
(Science book, pp. 240-241)
(Use homework matter for
observations.)
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Day 3
TSW compare size of matter.
TSW define solid.
(Science book pp.242-243)
TSW measure solids and record
on table.
TSW rank their solids with a
small group to determine least
to greatest size.
(Use non-standard or standard
measurement.)
Day 4
TSW compare weight of matter.
TSW weigh solids and record on
table.
TSW rank their solids with a
small group to determine least
to greatest weight.
(Use balance scale with tiles or
bears – non-standard units.)
Day 5
TSW state the definition and
properties of matter in science
journal or lap book.
TSW state facts and explain
vocabulary about matter.
Build background knowledge
with video, Properties of Matter,
Part II Solids, United Streaming
(3:03)
TSW follow directions to
construct foldable or lap book as
each section is needed.
(Construct and insert
information about solids into lap
book or foldable.)
READING
TSW use comprehension
strategies to identify facts and
vocabulary about matter.
TSW monitor comprehension of
vocabulary.
TSW use context clues to
determine the meaning of
unknown vocabulary.
TSW list unknown vocabulary
words.
TSW generate questions with
text.
TSW state facts about matter.
(Science book pp. 238-239)
Real Aloud, What is the World
Made Of?
Guided Reading: Properties of
Matter – yellow, green
READING
TSW use comprehension
strategies to identify facts and
vocabulary about matter.
TSW monitor comprehension of
vocabulary.
TSW use context clues to
determine the meaning of
unknown vocabulary.
TSW list unknown vocabulary
words.
TSW generate questions with
text.
TSW state facts about matter.
(Science book pp 240-241)
Read Aloud, Matter
Guided Reading, Properties of
Matter – yellow, green
READING
TSW use comprehension
strategies to identify facts and
vocabulary about matter.
TSW monitor comprehension of
vocabulary.
TSW use context clues to
determine the meaning of
unknown vocabulary.
TSW list unknown vocabulary
words.
TSW generate questions with
text.
TSW state facts about matter.
(Science book pp 240-241)
Read Aloud, Solids
Guided Reading, Properties of
Matter – yellow, green
READING
TSW use comprehension
strategies to identify facts and
vocabulary about matter.
TSW monitor comprehension of
vocabulary.
TSW use context clues to
determine the meaning of
unknown vocabulary.
TSW list unknown vocabulary
words.
TSW generate questions with
text.
TSW state facts about matter.
(Science book pp 240-241)
Read Aloud, Matter Solids,
Liquids, Gases (solids only)
Guided Reading, Properties of
Matter – yellow, green
READING
TSW use comprehension
strategies to identify facts and
vocabulary about matter.
TSW monitor comprehension of
vocabulary.
TSW use context clues to
determine the meaning of
unknown vocabulary.
TSW list unknown vocabulary
words.
TSW generate questions with
text.
TSW state facts about matter.
(Science book pp 240-241)
Read Aloud, Change It: Solids,
Liquids, Gases & You (only solids)
Guided Reading, Properties of
Matter – yellow, green
WRITING
TSW write related sentences
about matter.
WRITING
TSW write related sentences
about matter.
WRITING
TSW write related sentences
about matter.
WRITING
TSW write related sentences
about matter.
WRITING
TSW write related sentences
about matter.
Homework: Students bring one
example of matter from home.
Day 6
TSW compare what happens
when solids and liquids are
placed in different
containers.
TSW define a liquid.
(Science book pp. 244-245)
TSW observe and record how
the shape of a liquid changes
when placed in different
containers.
Day 7
TSW construct and insert
information about liquids
into lap book or foldable.
Day 8
TSW observe and record how
the shape of a gas changes
when placed in different
containers.
TSW define a gas.
(Science book pp.246-247)
TSW observe attributes of a
gas using weight, bubbles and
balloons.
Day 9
TSW construct and insert
information about gases into
lap book or foldable.
Day 10
TSW predict the shape of a
solid, liquid or a gas when
placed in different containers.
TSW prove that liquid takes
the shape of the container
and solids do not.
READING
TSW reformat and write a
summary.
TSW state facts and explain
vocabulary about matter.
Build background knowledge
with video, Properties of
Matter, Part II Liquids, United
Streaming (1:51)
TSW identify topic, main idea,
and essential details.
Read Aloud, Weekly Reader:
States of Matter – Liquids
Science Book, p. 244-245
(Guided Reading – p. 10 on
Matter & Properties of
Matter, liquid)
Build background knowledge
with video
READING
TSW reformat and write a
summary.
TSW identify topic, main idea,
and essential details from the
video How Crayons are Made
Reading Rainbow, United
Streaming (7:30 long)
TSW identify topic, main idea,
and essential details.
(Guided Reading - see leveled
passages)
Build background knowledge
with video
READING
TSW reformat and write a
summary.
TSW Distinguish narrow
topics of two paragraphs
about crayons.
(Leveled paragraphs)
READING
TSW reformat and write a
summary.
TSW identify topic, main idea,
and essential details from the
video, Greatest Inventions,
United Streaming (4:32 long)
TSW identify topic, main idea,
and essential details.
(Guided Reading - see leveled
passages on concrete)
Build background knowledge
with video
READING
TSW reformat and write a
summary.
TSW Distinguish narrow
topics of two paragraphs
about concrete.
(Leveled paragraphs)