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Observing Properties of Matter Investigation - Year 3

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    Updated:  07 Oct 2024

Investigate properties of matter, including temperature, state, flexibility and texture, with a hands-on Matter Investigation activity.

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    Editable:  Google Slides

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    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  2 Pages

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  • Year

    Year:  3

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teaching resource

Observing Properties of Matter Investigation - Year 3

  • Updated

    Updated:  07 Oct 2024

Investigate properties of matter, including temperature, state, flexibility and texture, with a hands-on Matter Investigation activity.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  2 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Year

    Year:  3

Investigate properties of matter, including temperature, state, flexibility and texture, with a hands-on Matter Investigation activity.

Discover Properties of Matter With Science Investigations!

Engaging students in hands-on science investigations is one of the most effective ways to teach the properties of matter. When students can touch, observe, and experiment with different materials, they more easily understand key concepts like texture, shape, mass, and state of matter. This year, we’re excited to help you teach your students to be matter detectives with brand-new science investigation activities from Teach Starter!

Introducing Properties of Matter Science Lab Activity

This printable resource contains the instructions and resources needed for your students to investigate basic properties of matter, including.

  • Temperature
  • Flexibility
  • State of Matter
  • Texture

In this activity, students will investigate the physical properties of different types of matter by identifying the texture, flexibility, temperature, and state of a variety of objects collected by the teacher. Using scientific vocabulary, they will investigate and note the different properties of objects and discuss their findings. This resource includes an instruction sheet, a materials list, and a printable graphic organiser for students to record their observations.

Download and Print Your Properties of Matter Activity

This resource is available as an easy-to-use Google Slides or Printable PDF Resource file. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button to select your preferred file format. Make your copies, pass them out to your students, and you’re ready to begin!


This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.


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