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THREE MAIN STATES

Solids LiquidsGases

SOLIDS

SOLIDS…•Hold their shape.•Do not “fill” a cup.

LIQUIDS

LIQUIDS…•Flow.•Settle at bottom of cup.•Adopt shape of cup.

GASES

GASES…•Spread out within cup.•Can be released.

SOLIDS, LIQUIDS AND

GASES ARE ALL

RELATED!!!

HOW?

STUDY JAMS!!!

1. Watch Video

2. Listen to Song

Lets Find Out!

HOW CAN WE CHANGE THE STATE OF MATTER?

• By adding or taking away heat.

Click here to see what happens when we add heat or take heat away.

WHAT IS THE HEAT DOING TO THE MOLECULES?

Speeding Up or Slowing Down

BETWEEN STATES

ICE >> WATER = MELTING

WATER >> ICE = FREEZING

WATER >> VAPOR = EVAPORATION

VAPOR >> WATER = CONDENSATION

CAN YOU FIGURE OUT WHICH ONE

IS A SOLID LIQUID OR GAS?

CLICK ON ME!

SUMMARY• Three Main Stages:

-Solids, liquids, and gases.• Heat determines what state.• State is determined by speed of

molecules.

BIBLOGRAPHY

"Changing State of Water - Ice, Water, Steam - Science Games & Activities for Kids." Science for Kids - Fun Experiments, Cool Facts, Online Games, Activities, Projects, Ideas, Technology. Web. 23 Feb. 2011. <http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/statematerials.html>.

"Solids, Liquids & Gases - Science Games & Activities for Kids." Science for Kids - Fun Experiments, Cool Facts, Online Games, Activities, Projects, Ideas, Technology. Web. 23 Feb. 2011. <http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/gases.html>.

"StudyJams! - Solids, Liquids, & Gases | Scholastic." Teaching Resources, Children's Book Recommendations, and Student Activities | Scholastic.com. Web. 23 Feb. 2011. <http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/studyjams/matter_states/>.