Name: Lillian Dillon

Content Topic: Science – States of Matter

Grade: 5th grade

WVDE Standard: ELA.5.1 Quote accurately from a literary text when explaining what the
text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

ELA.5.4 Quote accurately from an informational text when explaining what the text says
explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

ELA.5.5 Determine two or more central ideas of an informational text and explain how they are
supported by key details; summarize the text.

ELA.5.6 Using an informational text, explain the relationships or interactions between two or
more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text based on
specific information in the text.

PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter

FIVE vocabulary words that you will use the text set to support learning:

 Melt
 Boil
 Evaporation
 Condensation
 Phase Change

Three nonfiction text

1. Change Materials by Chris Oxlade

 - Children will be amazed to learn that a liquid can become a solid
when it freezes, gases can turn into liquids when they cool down, and
a solid can change into a liquid when it is heated. This magical new
book for children explains in a simple way how materials change
when we do things like bake a cake, melt ice, or burn a candle. Easy
experiments also show children how to change materials using
common household items.
2. Changing States by Roberta Baxter
- This book uses real-world examples to bring the concept of the states
of matter to life in an approachable way. Clearly written text draws in
readers with concrete examples involving familiar, everyday things,
from gas grills to ice cubes. The book covers the history of and key
figures in the understanding of the states of matter. Major concepts
covered include solids, liquids, gases, plasma, crystals, atomic bonds,
surface tension, diffusion, sublimation, and boiling points. Full-color
photos, a glossary, an index, sidebars, primary source documents, and
other creative content enhance the book

3. Inside the World of Matter by Jane Weir

 - Readers will learn about the basics of matter, including the three states
of matter--solid, liquid, and gas--as well as atoms and elements, the
periodic table of elements, compound elements, and mixtures.
Through vivid images and photos, engaging facts, and accessible
glossary and index, readers will be delighted and captivated as they
learn about matter and get an introduction to the basics of chemistry

Three Fiction Text

1. Werewolves and States of Matter

- This book uses cartoon format uses werewolves to explain and

illustrate the science involved in states of matter.
2. What’s the Matter in Mr. Whiskers’ Room? By Michsel Elsohn Ross

- Mr. Whiskers, the teacher, has that wild look in his eyes again. That’s
the look that means, Get ready for hands-on science! This time the
subject matter is . . . matter. Using seven science stations, Mr.
Whiskers encourages his kids to use all their senses to make
observations and draw conclusions. Everyone’s a scientist in Mr.
Whiskers’ class, where hands-on mini-experiments lead to Big Ideas
— and promote an ongoing passion for independent, open-ended
discovery. 
3. In Search of the Fog Zombie: A Mystery About Matter by Lynda
Beauregard and Der-shing Helmer
- When campers arrive at Camp Dakota, rumors start flying. The Fog
Zombie is on the prowl, moaning and creeping through the thick fog
that often settles on the lake. At first, the kids don't believe the
rumors--until they find mysterious clues leading to the zombie! Can
the campers track down the Fog Zombie with their science smarts? Or
will it find them first?
1 Video

 Smile and Learn- States of Matter and Changes of States- Science for Kids
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNvElea-124
 Educational video for children to learn about the states of matter: solid,
liquid and gas, and about these changes in the states of matter: fusion,
vaporization, condensation and solidification. How are the particles arranged
in each one of the three states? Do you know how we call the process during
which matter is heated and changes state from solid to liquid? Find out about
this fact and many more.
1 interactive technology

 Change in Matter HangMouse

 https://www.learninggamesforkids.com/changes-in-matter-games/changes-
in-matter-hangmouse.html
 A great way to build the foundation skills that today's elementary school
curriculum requires. These learning games and songs are fun, teach
important skills for preschool and elementary school kids and they're free.
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