3.PS1.1 Structure of Matter 3rd Grade TNReady #2

During class, Janelle learned that all objects are made up of smaller parts. Later, she looks at a piece of paper, but does not see any smaller parts. Why doesn't she see any smaller parts?

• Only some objects are made up of smaller parts.

• The parts are too small to be seen with the human eye.

• No objects are made up of smaller parts.

• The parts are only visible to scientists.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

The air in Earth's atmosphere is made of matter. This means that air

• cannot change state.

• has mass.

• does not take up space.

• is a liquid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

What is true for a solid but not for a liquid or gas?

• It is made of small particles.

• It can change shape easily.

• It can stand up by itself.

• It can be held in a jar.

The picture below shows a balloon before and after it is filled. Once it is filled, the balloon is 6 inches tall and floats in the air. The shape of the balloon changes when the balloon is squeezed. What type of matter is inside the balloon?

• Gas

• Solid

• Liquid

• Powder

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NGSS.5-PS1-1

NGSS.5-PS1-3

Which state of matter holds its shape?

• Gas

• Solid

• Liquid

• Powder

Isaac used the cups shown below to measure a sample of matter. When he put the sample into cup 1, it completely filled the cup. None of the sample escaped from the cup. When he put the sample into cup 2, the same thing happened. What type of matter did Isaac most likely put into each of the cups?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Students in science class are trying to find out what type of object is inside a box without opening it. When students pick up the box, it feels very light. When they shake the box, they can hear the object slide across the bottom of the box and hit the walls. What type of matter makes up the object inside the box?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas