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Which subject	Science
What topic	Matter
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

Matter

Objectives

Students will define matter and identify its properties.
Students will differentiate between solids, liquids, and gases.
Students will demonstrate understanding of matter through hands-on activities.

Materials

Whiteboard and markers
Projector and slides
Variety of objects (solid, liquid, gas) for demonstration
Worksheets for group activities
Experiment materials (e.g. balloons, water, ice cubes)

Grade/Age Group

Any grade level (adaptable for K-8)

Subject

Science

Class Size

20 students

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for understanding the properties of matter.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Matter	5 mins	Begin with a discussion on what matter is. Show examples of solids, liquids, and gases.
2	Properties of Matter	10 mins	Explain the different properties of matter. Use visuals and examples to enhance understanding.
3	Classifying Matter	5 mins	In groups, students classify provided objects into solids, liquids, and gases. Monitor discussions.
4	Hands-on Activity	7 mins	Conduct a simple experiment demonstrating states of matter (e.g. melting ice). Encourage observations.
5	Review and Wrap-up	3 mins	Summarize key points about matter. Ask students to share their findings from the activity without formal presentations.
6	Homework Assignment	2 mins	Assign worksheet on properties of matter. Check completion without student presentations.

Homework

Students will complete a worksheet on identifying and categorizing different types of matter, focusing on everyday items. The homework will be collected and reviewed for understanding, but will not require students to present their answers in class.