Cops and Robbers - What do you know about states of matter? - State of Matter - Year 4

In an interactive classroom activity titled "Cops and Robbers," Year 4 pupils are encouraged to explore their understanding of the states of matter. Initially, students are given a two-minute window to jot down everything they can recall about the subject. This exercise is designed to stimulate their memory and assess their existing knowledge on the topic. Following this, the activity becomes more dynamic as pupils are allotted 60 seconds to 'steal' ideas from their peers. During this time, they are permitted to view and borrow up to three ideas from the work of other children, adding these insights to the 'Stolen knowledge' column on their tables.

The 'Cops and Robbers' game is not only a fun way to review the subject but also serves as a learning opportunity, as pupils can earn points for each plausible statement they provide. They are scored on the accuracy and relevance of their contributions, with two points awarded for each valid point about states of matter. The activity, which spans a total of 15 minutes, encourages collaboration and peer learning, prompting students to think about the properties and transformations of solids, liquids, and gases. This engaging approach helps to reinforce their understanding of how different states of matter can transition from one to another.