4th Grade Physical Science Task Cards

Need a fun introduction activity or wrap-up activity to a plate tectonic lesson? Task cards are a great way to engage students in the learning process.

This set includes 24 task cards addressing the Pangaea Theory, moving boundaries, major U.S. faults, Mount St. Helen's eruption, Tsunamis, continental drift, layers of the earth and more.

Includes:

24 task cards

Instructions

Answers

Student answer sheet

Get you students moving around the room. They often learn better when they are moving, collaborating and having fun.

Engage your grade 3-5 students with a thorough exploration of matter, its properties, and its interactions using versatile task cards! Our Matter Task Cards resource includes both printable and digital options to fit any teaching setup. Whether used individually, digitally on devices, or projected for whole-class interaction, these cards make learning about matter easy and engaging.

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What's Included:

• 100 Task Cards (available in black & white and full color)
• 5 Student Recording Sheets (1 per task card set)
• 5 Answer Keys (1 per task card set)
• 1 Physical Science: Matter Cheat Sheet (optional)

Task Card Sets Overview

Each task card set covers essential matter concepts:

• Set #1: Identifying Matter Properties (20 Task Cards) – Students identify specific physical properties of matter, including volume, mass, density, color, texture, temperature, shape, size, flexibility, odor, hardness, length, melting point, freezing point, and solubility, based on the description provided.
• Set #2: States of Matter (20 Task Cards) – Students identify whether the matter described is a solid, liquid, or gas based on its properties and particle movement.
• Set #3: Changes of State (20 Task Cards) – Students determine which phase change is happening in a scenario, including melting, freezing, condensation, sublimation, and evaporation.
• Set #4: Physical vs. Chemical Changes (20 Task Cards) – Students determine whether a described change in matter is physical or chemical.
• Set #5: Mixtures and Solutions (20 Task Cards) – Students decide whether a scenario describes a mixture or a solution.

Flexible Use Options:

• Printed for Individual Use – Hand out task cards for independent or small-group practice.
• Digital on Devices – Assign the digital format for 1:1 technology use or digital learning.
• Whole-Class Instruction with a Projector – Project task cards to guide whole-class discussions and review.

How to Use This Resource:

• Centers or Stations – Place printed cards at stations for student rotations.
• Scoot Game – Use task cards in a Scoot game to keep students moving and engaged.
• Morning Work/Bell Ringers – Select a few task cards each day for quick science warm-ups.
• Early Finishers – Offer task cards as extra practice for students who finish early.
• Test Prep – Review key concepts with task cards before assessments.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Engaging, Comprehensive Content – Covers physical and chemical changes, states of matter, and mixtures in one complete set.
• Hands-On Learning – Scenario-based questions encourage real-world application.
• Flexible and Easy-to-Use – Works for independent practice, digital learning, or whole-class activities.
• Ready-to-Go – Just print or assign digitally! Includes recording sheets and answer keys.
• Standards-Aligned – Meets essential standards for matter concepts.

This resource offers the flexibility you need to engage students in any setting, making it ideal for reinforcing concepts or preparing for science assessments.

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