About Solids, Liquids, and Gases

To Educators:

As students begin to learn more about the basics of science, matter is a huge factor. In this unit, students will learn about matter and its different forms: solids, liquids, and gases. Students will be able to analyze different forms of matter and how to tell which is which.

Includes: Discussion Questions, Vocabulary Words, and Examples to determine what is a solid, liquid, or gas.

Grades: 2-3

Learning Objectives:

After completing this lesson, students will be able to:

• Explain the difference between a solid, liquid, and gas
• Identify examples of a solid, liquid, or gas
• Identify key vocabulary words and their definitions
• Answer the discussion question prompts thoroughly

Discussion Questions:

1. What are the three states of matter?
2. What are some examples of a solid around our classroom/home?
3. What are some examples of a liquid in our classroom/home?
4. What are some ways we can see gases anywhere?
5. What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?
6. Why is milk considered to be a liquid?
7. Why is an apple considered to be a solid?
8. Why is our breath considered to be a gas?

Determine which is a solid, liquid, or gas (Homework):

Carrot-

Balloon-

Water-

Apple Juice-

Soccer Ball-

Breath-