Science Matters! Year 3 Matter Lessons With Teach Starter!

Teaching the states and properties of matter can be a breeze when you have the right tools. Our Teacher Team has been busy building differentiated science worksheets and materials to help you provide personalised learning experiences that meet the needs of all your students. Whether you’re introducing solids, liquids, and gases or diving into the changes in matter like melting, freezing, and evaporation, our resources are designed to save you time and give your students the support they need!

Discover States, Properties, and Changes in Matter With Year 3 Matter Worksheets

This Differentiated Matter Worksheet Pack includes four engaging worksheets tailored for different age groups, helping students practice identifying states of matter, understanding the properties of solids, liquids, and gases, and exploring changes like melting, freezing, and evaporation. Each worksheet is designed to build on students’ knowledge, starting with basic concepts for younger learners and progressing to more advanced concepts for older students. The worksheets included are described below:

• States of Matter: Solids and Liquids Worksheet—Designed for beginners, this worksheet focuses solely on solids and liquids. It requires students to label objects as solid or liquid and predict changes in materials if heat is added or removed.
• States of Matter: Solids, Liquids, and Gases Worksheet – Designed for older students, this worksheet focuses on all three states of matter. Students will also identify whether adding heat or removing heat causes a particular change in a substance.
• Observing Properties of Matter Worksheet – Designed for beginners, this worksheet focuses on having students observe the properties of texture and flexibility in different examples of matter.
• Changing States Worksheet—This worksheet is for older students. Students are provided with a known substance and instructed to add or remove heat. Then, they must predict the change.

Download and Print Your Year 3 Science Worksheets

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This resource includes an answer key for easy grading.

This worksheet was created by Kaylyn Chupp, a teacher and Teach Starter collaborator.

Even More Science Activities for Teaching Matter in Year 3!

Looking for more? Make sure you grab these printable Matter resources before you go!

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States & Properties of Matter Assessment

Assess your students knowledge of the states and properties of matter with a comprehension Matter Assessment.

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Understanding States of Matter - Cut and Paste Worksheet

Engage your students with an interactive activity where they cut and paste to match the properties of solids, liquids, and gases.

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Observing Matter - Foundation Year Science Game

Practise observing the properties of matter with an engaging science game for foundation year students.