Here is another project I found in my files! One requirement last semester was to create a learning center for science class. Having already done something for earth science (a unit) and life science (a discovery box), I needed to fill a physical science project requirement.
So…my learning center was based on our South Carolina physical science 2nd grade standard for “Properties and Changes in Matter” (Solids, Liquids, and Gasses).
What is a learning center? A learning center is an area where children to go to self-learn a certain subject. It is a self-guided, self-contained, and self-directed area that helps children reinforce ideas currently being taught to them as well as lets them make new discoveries by themselves. Very little teacher involvement is required (although some students may need some supervision in this particular center to ensure they don’t eat the materials! Knowyour kids well!).
This file includes everything you need to set up your own ”6 experiements in physical science” learning center (besides the actual experiment materials needed). I’ve also included some basic instructions on setting it up.
The only thing I don’t have in the file is the Information Booklet (I had found it online at PBS online, I think, and printed it out) and the properties glossery (not sure what happened to it – perhaps I didn’t save?). I also do not have a bibliography list of reference books – just go to your local library and check out ones you find in the kids section! This isn’t quite as detailed as my unit was since our project was to actually make the entire learning center ourselves and set it up in class – so this is just basic instructions.
I did make a so-called “perfect” grade on it and everyone seemed to have fun blowing up the balloons with vinegar and making their own GAK gloop! The materials are cheap and easy to obtain as well. This is suited for classroom and homeschoolers alike.
Feel free to modify or add to it or use it however you wish in your teaching. 
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I found your lesson plan for the 3 States of Matter by chance; and loved it! I am a senior at WCU in Education. I was looking for a base for my week long unit plan, and found this! It’s wonderful! I cannot wait to try it with the kids.
Melissa
hi would like 2 know if you have sixth grade liquid solid and gasses
jazmine otero » Hi Jazmine, I’m sorry – the only reason i have this one is because of a college class I took for my major (early elementary). I do not have anything for 6th grade.
thanks for the edvice but im still worried about school its so hard for me and my friends i tried and tried but kept on failing i stay up till 4:00 a.m. doing homework and thats bad