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Primary Junior Science & Technology Teacher Resources

Classroom and teacher resources for 1-6.

Properties of Liquids & Solids

Grade 2: Understanding Matter & Energy

Hands-On Kits

Properties of Liquids and Solids Science Kit.

Call Number: TBD

Covers the following:

Strand A: STEM Skills and Connections

Strand C: Properties of Liquids and Solids


This kit explores the storage, disposal and impacts of liquids in the environment, and serves as an introductory to the transitions of solids to liquids to gasses. Materials are provided for five activities. 

Lesson Plans

Water 1: Water and Ice and Water 2: Disappearing Water and Water 3: Melting and Freezing from AAAS ScienceNetLinks

"These lessons address a concept that is central to understanding the water cycle - that water is able to take many forms but is still water.  This series of lessons is designed to prepare students to understand that most substances may exist as solids, liquids, or gases depending on the temperature, pressure, and nature of that substance."

Information Books

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