Printable States of Matter Activities for 2nd Grade

Are you introducing your 2nd graders to the three states of matter? Are you finding it hard to locate age-appropriate materials and still allow them to grasp the concept? If so, you’re in the right place! If so, you’re in the right place. The teacher team at Teach Starter is busy putting together the perfect set of Science materials for 2nd Graders!

Identify Solids, Liquids, and Gases Task Card Set

This printable science resource includes the perfect activity for helping your young learners see and understand the difference between solids, liquids, and gases. This set of 24 States of Matter Task cards encourages students to view real-world examples of materials in different states and identify them as solid, liquid, or gas. 

This resource download includes 24 full-color task cards featuring real-world images, instructions, a recording sheet, and an answer key for easy grading.

Download and Print Your States of Matter Task Cards Today!

This resource is available as an easy-to-use Google Slides or PowerPoint Resource file. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button to select your preferred file format. 

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

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