•Matter is anything that takes up space.
•Everything on earth is matter.
•Matter exists in three states:
•Solids
•Liquids
•Gases
Matter
Solids
•A solid does not change size or shape
when it is moved.
•You can measure the shape and the
mass of a solid.
•Examples: book, apple, shoes
•Can you think of anymore?
Liquids
•Liquids do not have their own shape.
•They take the shape of its container.
•Examples: water, juice, milk
•How do liquids look and feel?
Gases
•Gas is matter that is all around you and
fills many kinds of things.
•For example, bubbles, balloons, and balls
are filled with gas.
•Air is also a gas.
•Gas takes the shape and size of the
container
•Can you think of another example?
Molecules
•Solids, Liquids, and Gases are made up
of tiny particles called molecules.
•As a class we can act as if we are the
molecules that make up solids, liquids,
and gases!
•Everyone stand up and get ready to
have some fun!
Solids
•Get as close as possible to one
another and hold hands.
•The molecules in a solid are very close
together and do not move very much.
Liquids
•To act as a liquid we still hold hands,
but we spread out some and move
together.
•The molecules of a liquid are loosely
tied together and flow freely.
Gases
•Everyone let go of your neighbor’s
hands and spread out.
•Walk around the room and slightly
bump into one another, like bumper
cars.
•The molecules in a gas have a lot of
space between them and move freely.