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Writing Prompt

Solids, Liquids, and Gases Experiment

Theme Science
Grades 3-5

Introduction

What is the difference between a solid, liquid, and gas? In this fun experiment, students will watch a balloon inflate with air after an Alka-Seltzer tablet is added to a water bottle. In a short time, students will observe all 3 states of matter.

Learning Objectives

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2.a; Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension.

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