Exploring States and Changes of Matter in 6th Grade

Finding solid, upper-level teaching resources for topics like states of matter and its changes can be such a struggle, right? There’s so much out there, and it’s hard to know what’s actually going to work and keep the kids engaged. If you’re like us, you’ve probably spent way too much time searching or trying to make something that ticks all the boxes. That’s where we can help! The Teach Starter team has been hard at work creating loads of high-quality, ready-to-use resources that make planning easier and actually get older students interested in the content.

Grab a No-Prep Slide Deck to Teach Changes in States of Matter

This ready-to-use slide deck is the perfect tool to teach your students about the forms of matter and the processes involved in physical changes. It covers key vocabulary and scientific concepts like solids, liquids, gases, melting, freezing, condensation, and evaporation. This resource is designed to keep your students engaged with clear explanations,  a variety of opportunities for student interaction, and loads of eye-catching visuals. The interactive questions and real-life examples will help you guide your class through the lesson while reviewing their understanding of the states and the different types of changes that occur. Best of all, it’s completely no-prep, so you can focus on teaching without the hassle of planning. Perfect for upper-level students, this slide deck will simplify the topic and make teaching your upper-grade students much easier!

It addresses the following topics:

• defining matter and its properties
• states of matter and their classification
• solids
• liquids
• gases
• changing states
• how understanding matter helps inform decisions and enhances other scientific knowledge.

Download and Teach!

This resource is available as a fully editable Google Slides teaching resource. To get your copy, click the download button. You will be prompted to make your own copy. Once your copy is ready, simply project the slides in Presentation Mode and start teaching!

This resource was created by Brittany Collins, a teacher in Indiana and Teach Starter collaborator.

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