Gr. 3: states of matter

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Look at the picture. Which beaker represents the molecules of a liquid?

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that keeps its ​

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solid

matter

shape

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Particles of a liquid

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Liquids

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to take the ​

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of its ​

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flows

shape

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Liquids

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is a state of ​

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liquid

matter

shape

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Match the states of matter with the amount of energy they each have.

• The LEAST energy.

• In between the MOST and LEAST energy

• The MOST energy.

Solids

Liquids

Gases

• Solids

• Liquids

• Gases

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What is true about liquids?​

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have no definite shape, but a definite volume.

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Solids are a state of matter with ​

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shape and ​

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definite

indefinite

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main states of matter?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Open Ended

Why do you think it is important to learn about the different states of matter?

Open Ended

Solid, liquid, and gas. Okay, I've heard those terms before. Could you explain what makes them different from each other?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of solids?

• Rock

• Juice

• Crayon

• Block of wood

Open Ended

Describe in your own words how a liquid behaves when poured into a container, using juice as an example.

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between a solid and a liquid?

• Solids have a fixed shape, liquids do not.

• Liquids have a fixed shape, solids do not.

• Both solids and liquids have fixed shapes.

• Solids and liquids both flow easily.

Multiple Choice

How is a solid different from a liquid based on their shapes and how they behave when placed in a container?

• A solid keeps its shape, while a liquid takes the shape of its container.

• A solid and a liquid both keep their shapes.

• A solid spreads out when poured, while a liquid does not.

• A liquid has a fixed shape, while a solid does not.

Open Ended

Okay, so liquids flow and change shape. So water, milk, and oil are all liquids then?

Open Ended

What makes a gas different from a solid or a liquid?

Multiple Select

Select all the correct statements about liquids and gases based on the discussion.

• Liquids have a fixed shape.

• Liquids take the shape of their container.

• Gases fill the entire space available to them.

• Gases keep a fixed size.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes how gases behave in a container, based on the conversation?

• Gases keep a fixed shape and size.

• Gases take the shape of their container but keep a fixed size.

• Gases spread out to fill the entire container.

• Gases stay at the bottom of the container.

Open Ended

Explain, using an example from daily life, how a gas fills up the space it is in.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the differences between solids, liquids, and gases?

• Solids have a fixed shape and size, liquids have a fixed size but change shape, gases have no fixed shape or size.

• Solids and liquids both have fixed shapes, gases do not.

• Liquids and gases both have fixed sizes, solids do not.

• Gases have a fixed shape, solids and liquids do not.

Multiple Choice

Why is water described as a 'shapeshifter' in the context of states of matter?

• Because it can exist as a solid, liquid, and gas.

• Because it changes color.

• Because it can disappear.

• Because it is always cold.

Open Ended

Explain how water can exist in all three states of matter and give an example of each state.

Multiple Select

Select all the correct statements about the states of water:

• Ice is the solid state of water.

• Steam is the gas state of water.

• Water cannot exist as a gas.

• Water can only exist as a liquid.

Multiple Choice

What causes water to change from one state to another?

• Adding or removing heat

• Changing color

• Mixing with air

• Adding salt

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of gases we encounter in everyday life?

• Oxygen in the air

• Carbon dioxide in soda

• Water in a glass

• Nitrogen in the atmosphere

Multiple Choice

What happens when you open a can of soda, according to the teacher's explanation?

• The soda turns into a solid

• The gas escapes and causes bubbles

• The soda freezes

• Nothing happens

Open Ended

Explain why soda fizzes when you open the can. What is the role of gas in this process?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between liquids and gases in a sealed soda can?

• The liquid turns into a solid when opened

• The gas is dissolved in the liquid and escapes when opened

• The gas forms a solid layer on top of the liquid

• The liquid evaporates completely

Open Ended

Can you quickly tell me what the three states of matter are, and give a simple example for each one?

Open Ended

Explain how the three states of matter differ in terms of their shape and ability to flow, using examples from the lesson.

Open Ended

What is one thing you learned today about the states of matter that you found interesting or surprising?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a gas as described in the lesson?

• Steam from a boiling pot

• A book

• Juice

• Ice

Multiple Choice

What are the three main forms in which matter can exist?

• Solid, liquid, and gas

• Earth, wind, and fire

• Metal, wood, and water

• Hot, cold, and warm