What is

Matter?Solid, Liquid, and

Gas

What is Matter?Matter is anything that

takes up space.

Look around your classroom and tell your partner five different things that take up

space.

3 states of matterThere are 3 states, or kinds, of

matter.

1. Solid

2.Liquid

3. Gas

Solids

Solid is matter that keeps its same shape and size.

Where are Solids?

Click on the matter that is a solid. If you hear a clapping

sound you are correct!

LiquidsLiquid is matter that takes the

shape of its container.* Remember the container is a solid!

If you pour milk from a carton into a glass it will have a new shape!

Where are Liquids?Click on the matter that are liquids.

If you hear a clapping sound you are correct!

GasesGases have no real shape. Gas

takes the shape of its container.

The air all around us is a gas.

Where are Gases?Click on the matter that is a gas. If you hear a clapping sound

you are correct! HINT: Think about what is inside

the containers.

More than one States of Matter?Did you know that some

things can have more than one states of matter? Tell

your partner what you notice about the pictures

below.

Changes in Matter!Did you know that

matter can change states? Let’s talk

about how some matter can change

states.

Water!Water can change into all three states of matter

Ice Cubes (solid) to

a Water (liquid)

Water (liquid) to Steam (gas)

Matter on the InternetExplore some this fun Matter Site.

You can change the state of objects by heating and melting

them

Change the State: http://www.fossweb.com/modulesK-2/SolidsandLiquids/