Use these Year 4 States of Matter Concept Cartoons to encourage discussion and develop scientific thinking. Each concept cartoon offers a range of common misconceptions for children to explore and unpick, helping them to develop a solid understanding of the topic. Pupils are encouraged to share their ideas and use evidence from their learning to decide whether a statement is true or false. This resource is perfect to identify any gaps in children's understanding which can be targeted quickly. 

They are flexible in their use, meaning they could be used at the beginning or end of a topic. They are also ideal for display too - ensuring a knowledge rich environment to further young minds.

Year 4 National Curriculum objectives

compare and group materials together, according to whether they are solids, liquids or gases

observe that some materials change state when they are heated or cooled, and measure or research the temperature at which this happens in degrees Celsius (°C)