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

What is Matter?

Matter is anything that takes up space and has weight.

What are the different forms of Matter?

Solids, Liquids, and Gases.

A solid is a type of matter that keeps its shape.

A liquid is a type of matter that takes the shape of its container.

A gas is a type of matter that fills a container.

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?

Key Terms to Identify (Homework):

What is Matter-

What is a Solid-

What is a Liquid-

What is a Gas-

What is Weight-

What is Space-

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

Carrot-

Balloon-

Water-

Apple Juice-

Soccer Ball-

Breath-