Reception States of Matter Science Lesson – Testing and Using Equipment
This Reception states of matter lesson focuses on performing simple tests and using equipment to explore how ice melts in different temperatures. Children use thermometers and stopwatches to measure melting time, learning key vocabulary like solid, liquid, melt and temperature.
Part of our EYFS science scheme, this states of matter Reception science lesson encourages observation, comparison and early enquiry through hands-on science tasks.
What’s included in this Reception science lesson?
- Teaching slides to explain melting and temperature
- Lesson plan with play-based, small group and continuous provision ideas
- Thermometer and stopwatch guidance for Reception
- Activities: ice melting test, bubble investigation, balloon timing
Science skills covered
- Testing how fast ice melts in hot, warm and cold water
- Using stopwatches to time melting and balloon drops
- Bubble testing to compare methods and outcomes
EYFS links
- Understanding the World: Investigate temperature and materials
- Maths: Count seconds using timers
- Language: Use terms like melt, change, warm, cold
- PSED: Share tools and talk about fair tests
Download this Reception science lesson on melting and temperature as part of our EYFS states of matter unit.
