States of Matter - Vocab Assessments

The resource provided is a vocabulary assessment tool designed to help students self-evaluate their understanding of key terms related to the states of matter. The list includes fundamental scientific terms such as 'solid', 'liquid', 'gas', and 'state change', which describe the different forms that matter can take and the transitions between them. Other terms on the list, like 'melting', 'freezing', 'melting point', 'boiling point', and 'evaporation', are associated with the processes that lead to these state changes, often influenced by 'temperature'.

Additionally, the assessment incorporates terms that relate to the natural water cycle, such as 'water cycle', 'water vapour', 'precipitation', as well as 'oxygen' and 'molecules', which are fundamental concepts in understanding the composition and behaviour of matter. Students are asked to reflect on their knowledge level for each term, indicating whether they 'don’t know it', 'know what it means', or 'can use it in a sentence'. This self-assessment approach encourages active engagement with the vocabulary, enabling students to identify areas where they may need further study or clarification.