Happy National Chemistry Week!
If you find yourself unprepared for this celebration, do as I did and go snag yourself these States of Matter cards available at Montessori Print Shop. The descriptions on the cards were a bit beyond my boys but they understood the graphics.
My boys loved sorting these lovely pictures (also included in the printable from Montessori Print Shop). There are 10 or so pictures for each category and a chart the boys were able to use to self-correct their work.
We looked at 3 examples of each state of matter: a block, a toy car, a ceramic pumpkin, a balloon, a ball, a bike tire (air filling each shape) and 3 different shaped containers of water. Tomorrow we will place ice cubes in a pan and watch them change states from solid, to liquid, and then to gas as the steam rises. You can find a few simple activities for different age groups here.
Later this week we will be going with our friends to watch a chemistry magic show at a local university. Check your community for similar events, who knows what's out there! : )
I've linked up with Montessori Mondays! Check out these other great ideas from Montessori moms!
Awesome states of matter activities ... and I think it's great that you're celebrating National Chemistry Week! Celebrating observances like National Chemistry Week always seems to make learning extra special. I love the Montessori Print Shop materials and enjoy seeing them in use! Thanks so much for linking up with Montessori Monday. I featured your post at the Living Montessori Now Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/LivingMontessoriNow
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