Reception Science States of Matter Lesson – Making Simple Records and Talking About Observations
This Reception science States of Matter lesson supports the skill of making simple records and talking about observations. Pupils revisit earlier activities, describe how materials changed, and record what they noticed using drawing, writing or symbols.
It’s the final lesson in our Reception States of Matter science unit, helping children use accurate vocabulary to talk about solids, liquids and gases.
What’s included in this lesson?
- Recap slides for whole-class discussion
- Observation sheets with sentence starters and prompts
- Full EYFS science lesson plan with adult-led and play-based tasks
- Ideas for encouraging science talk and vocabulary use
Scientific enquiry focus
This lesson focuses on **making simple records and talking about what was observed**. Pupils describe changes using vocabulary such as *melt*, *solid*, *liquid*, *runny*, and *sticky*.
Activities in this lesson
- Revisit earlier experiments and materials
- Draw or write about what changed and why
- Use group prompts to describe textures and outcomes
- Answer questions like “What happened?” and “What did I see?”
EYFS curriculum links
- Understanding the World: Describe how materials change
- Communication and Language: Use clear vocabulary to explain observations
- Literacy: Record ideas using marks, labels or short phrases
- PSED: Share findings and work together
This EYFS States of Matter lesson brings the unit to a close by supporting scientific recording, communication and reflection.
