🔎 Page 1: What Is Matter?

I can explain that matter has mass and takes up space.

Success criteria: I can tell whether something is matter. I can draw tiny particles.

I think air is matter because ____________________________________________.

Word bank: mass    space

Choose how to respond: draw, circle, speak, use a communication device, or dictate.

Support: Ask for the prompt to be read aloud. Use the word bank and a large-print copy.

⚪ Page 2: Particle Models

I can model how particles are arranged and move in solids, liquids, and gases.

Success criteria: I can show particle spacing and label particle movement.

Word bank: close together   spread out   vibrate   slide   move freely

Arrangement: ____________________    Movement: ____________________

Arrangement: ____________________    Movement: ____________________

Arrangement: ____________________    Movement: ____________________

I like __________________ because ________________________________________.

Support: Use hand motions for vibrate, slide, and move freely. You may draw or dictate.

Extension: Explain how spacing and movement are different in two states.

🧩 Page 3: Properties of Objects

I can describe and compare objects using their properties.

Success criteria: I can use property words to record what I observe.

Property word bank: color   texture   shape   state   hardness   flexibility   solubility

Directions: Observe three objects. Write, circle, draw, or dictate your answers.

Color: ____________________   Texture: ____________________

Shape: ____________________   State: ____________________

Hardness: ____________________   Flexibility: ____________________

Solubility:

dissolves    does not dissolve

Color: ____________________   Texture: ____________________

Shape: ____________________   State: ____________________

Hardness: ____________________   Flexibility: ____________________

Solubility:

dissolves    does not dissolve

Color: ____________________   Texture: ____________________

Shape: ____________________   State: ____________________

Hardness: ____________________   Flexibility: ____________________

Solubility:

dissolves    does not dissolve

Both objects are ________________________________________________.

They are different because _______________________________________.

Support: Point to a property word, circle an option, use a real object, or dictate.

Extension: Add another property that helps compare the objects.

🧪 Page 4: Mixing Investigation

I can make a prediction and record observations when substances mix.

Success criteria: I can separate what I see from what I think.

Safety: Wear goggles. Do not taste. Pour carefully. Wash your hands.

I predict __________________________________ because ________________________________.

Color: ____________________   Visible particles:

yes   no

Other observation: ____________________________________________________

Salt visible:

yes   no

Color: ____________________   Other observation: __________________________

Bubbles:

yes   no

Particles visible:

yes   no

Other observation: ____________________________________________________

I observed __________________________________________________________.

I think __________________________________________________ may have happened.

Matter is made of ____________________. One property I can observe is ____________________.

One change I saw was __________________________________________________.

Support: A teacher or peer may read the directions. Draw, circle, speak, or dictate.

Extension: Use two observations to support your conclusion.