---
title: Liquids Deep Dive
created: '2026-05-26'
updated: '2026-05-26'
type: lesson_topic
subject: science
tags:
- science
- grade-2
- homeschool
- ngss
standard: 2-PS1, 2-PS4
phase: 1
phase_name: 'FALL: Physical Science - Matter and Its Interactions (Weeks 1-10)'
weeks:
- 8
source: ''
---

# Liquids Deep Dive

Second grade science topic covering liquids deep dive. Part of Phase 1 (FALL: Physical Science - Matter and Its Interactions (Weeks 1-10)).

## Key Concepts
Properties of liquid matter
- **Objectives:** Describe liquid characteristics
- **Activities:**
  - Pouring and measuring liquids
  - Oil and water layering experiment
  - Test liquid flow rates (honey, water, oil)
- **Assessment:** Flow rate observation chart

### Week 9: Gases and Air
**Focus:** Understanding invisible matter
- **Objectives:** Recognize gases take up space
- **Activities:**
  - Air bubble experiments
  - Blow up balloons without touching
  - Submerge cup in water (air pocket demo)
- **Assessment:** Gas property explanation

### Week 10: States of Matter Review & Testing
**Focus:** Review and assess understanding
- **Objectives:** Identify all three states of matter
- **Activities:**
  - States of matter scavenger hunt
  - Review games and sorting activities
  - Unit quiz through hands-on demonstration
- **Assessment:** End-of-unit project or demonstration

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## Standards
2-PS1, 2-PS4

## Related Topics
[[introduction-to-scientific-observation]], [[properties-of-materials]], [[hard-soft-rough-smooth]], [[flexible-vs-rigid-materials]], [[absorbent-materials]], [[solids-liquids-gases-introduction]], [[solids-deep-dive]]

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*Generated from curriculum data*  ^[[raw/curriculum/science]]