Explore the properties of gases through one activity and two investigations in which super scientists observe the changes gas makes when encountering different conditions.

Concepts

states of matter, gases, liquids, solids, solids and liquids, properties of gases, properties of matter, conducting investigations, conclusions

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Review safety rules prior to conducting the investigation 
• Send instructions home and invite pupils to conduct the air freshener demonstration to show their families what they learned 
• Pose discussion on a classroom blog; encourage learners to respond to the question and reply to their peers 

Classroom Considerations

• Check the materials list for items specific to this lesson as each one differs from the next 
• The resource is the fifth of 10 in a series of states of matter lessons

Pros

• The lesson downloads as an editable document 
• Additional states of matter activities are included 

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.3.4 W.4.4