The States of Matter

Choose the three types of matter.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Dirt

• Gas

I see several solids. How could you describe a solid?

• All solids can take the shape of its container.

• All solids melt.

• All solids do not hold their shape.

• All solids have a shape.

The cake, candles and party hat are all _______________

The picture shows juice being poured from a pitcher. Juice is a _______________.

What liquids do you see in these pictures? (please answer in complete sentence)

This picture shows a type of matter called a gas. What is a gas?

• A gas does not fill a container.

• A gas spreads out to fill its container.

• A gas is hard.

• A gas is not a state of matter.

What is the girl doing? What type of matter do you see in the picture?

This is a picture of a birthday party shows three states of matter. Can you find a solid, liquid and gas? Be sure to label!