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What Dissolves in Water Unit

This What Dissolves in Water Unit comes with hands-on science lessons and assessments! Everything you need for teaching about dissolving solids in water and mixing liquids with water can be found here. Save time planning, and your students will love completing the hands-on activities found in this unit.

For a closer look at the activities in this unit, see the product preview at the top of the page!

What topics are covered in this What Dissolves in Water Unit?

This What Dissolves in Water Unit includes 5 detailed lesson plans. All lessons are hands-on and incorporate literacy skills. Students will investigate–

• The definition of “dissolve”
• That solids dissolved into water are separated into smaller parts that cannot be seen (they do not disappear completely)
• Examples of solids that will and will not dissolve in water
• The effects of temperature on a solid dissolving in water
• Examples of liquids that will and will not mix with water

What types of resources are included in the unit?

A variety of no-prep activities are included in these unit plans.

• worksheets
• hands-on activities
• experiments and demonstrations
• quiz
• test
• word wall cards
• timeline of suggested activities: Provides a timeline for using the activities included within this unit and provides links to websites featuring videos about concepts being taught.
• answer keys included throughout

Students will become fully immersed in learning about dissolving solids and mixing liquids with water as they conduct experiments, watch demonstrations, and complete sorts!

Are digital resources included?

Most worksheets, the sorts, the quiz, and the test within this What Dissolves in Water Unit are also included in an interactive Google Slides format and can be shared with students using your Google Drive.

Video tutorials are included to help you share interactive Google Slides with your students.

What standards are covered?

This What Dissolves in Water Unit is specifically aligned with the Virginia science SOL 3.3, although it closely matches most science standards related to dissolving solids in water and mixing liquids with water.

This unit has been updated to align with the 2018 Science SOLs AND the 2025 Science Instructional Guides.

What are other teachers saying about this unit?

• “My students enjoyed these lessons.  They were very easy to follow.  They were well aligned with the VA standards.” (Jennifer F.)
• “My students loved these activities! Very engaging.” (Carol W.)
• “SAVED ME SO MUCH TIME! It was perfect!” (Katie D.)
• “My kids LOVED this unit. They were really engaged in the hands-on activities and helped to get them thinking about the material.” (Amanda B.)
• “Another incredible SOL-aligned science unit! Thank you for making awesome products!” (Arianna T.)
• “My students haven’t ever been this excited for science. These lessons were great!” (Lesli T.)

Don’t Miss Out!

You don’t need to spend hours creating your What Dissolves in Water Unit! These lessons require minimal prep work and are easy to implement, whether teaching in-person or virtually. Students will also enjoy learning about dissolving solids in water and mixing liquids with water through hands-on activities.

 

Want to save money?

This What Dissolves in Water Unit is included in my 3rd Grade Science Unit Bundle for a discounted price!

 

More science resources:

• What Dissolves in Water Jeopardy Game
• What Dissolves in Water Study Guide
• What Dissolves in Water Slideshow

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Other Information:

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