The Three States of Matter

State Objectives :
Matter: Properties/Identify/Small
The learner will be able to identify that
matter has predictable properties and is
composed of particles to small too be
seen with the naked eye.
States of Matter: Conditions/Identify
The learner will be able to identify states
of matter.

Following the presentation, the students

will write a paragraph about the three
states of matter (solid, liquid, and gas).

Gas

Has no fixed shape

Has no fixed volume
Made of particles that move rapidly
The particles also have large spaces
between them in comparison to solids and
liquids

Examples of Gases are

Steam
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Smog
Tear Gas
Helium

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Liquid

Has no fixed shape

Has a fixed volume
Particles move past one another easily
Particles are fairly close, but not in a neat
even arrangement as the particles in a solid
are

Examples of Liquids are

Orange Juice
Water
Soft drinks
Milk
Rubbing Alcohol
Vinegar

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Solid
Has a fixed shape
Has a fixed volume
Particles are arranged in a tight, regular
pattern
Particles move very little

Examples of Solids are

Ice
Frog
Cheese
Bricks
Wood
Popcicle

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States of Matter :

Writing Activity
The students will describe the three states of
matter and include the following :
At least one example of each state
A description of each state