Description

Physical Properties Unit

This Physical Properties Unit will provide you with lots of fun, hands-on activities for teaching the physical properties of objects! With everything you need in this unit, you will save lots of time planning and your students will love completing the hands-on activities.

To take a closer look at some of the activities included in this unit, click the preview images at the top of the page.

What will students investigate with these detailed lesson plans?

• Whether an object is made of one or more materials
• The physical properties of an object (color, texture, shape, size, temperature, ability to dissolve, phase of matter)
• How physical properties stay the same and can be changed when an object is manipulated
• How temperature affects physical properties

What comes in this Physical Properties Unit?

• 4 Detailed lesson plans
• Worksheets
• Entry/exit tickets
• Sorts
• Test
• Lots of engaging, hands-on activities and experiments
• 2 Sets of Word Wall Cards: One set of word wall cards with pictures and another set with only the term on each card.
• 1 Timeline of Suggested Activities: Provides a timeline for using the activities and experiments included within this set and provides links to websites featuring videos of concepts being taught.
• Answer keys

What key terms are used throughout the unit?

• Physical Property
• Physical Change
• Color
• Texture
• Shape
• Size
• Temperature
• Ability to Dissolve
• Phase of Matter

Are digital resources included?

Some worksheets and the test within this Physical Properties Unit are also included in a digital format and can be shared with students using your Google Drive.

When you purchase this product, you will be given access to a link that will allow you to open the file in Google Slides. You’ll then share that file with your students. The slides can be printed and adapted for students who prefer to answer the questions by hand. You can also view and print a student’s completed version of the slides.

What standards are covered?

This Physical Properties Unit closely aligns with most science standards related to teaching physical properties, although it is specifically aligned to the 2010 Virginia science SOLs (3.3).

What are other buyers saying about this science unit?

• “Your science units continue to be my favorites! Thanks for making products that align with the VA SOLs!” (Arianna T.)
• “Great Resource!” (Cynthia M.)
• “Awesome product!” (Erin P.)

Don’t Miss Out!

This Physical Properties Unit is perfect if you are low on planning time or have no idea where to begin! Students will also have fun learning the information as they complete all of the activities!

 

More science resources:

• Physical Properties Task Cards

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Other Information:

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