1. The Three States of Matter for Kindergarten
Revised by:
Angela Dowdy-Boyd
Originated and Complied by David Matlock

2. Common Core Standard
Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has “more of”/”less of” the attribute, and describe the difference.
K.MD.2 Describe and compare measurable attributes

3. Introduction
SOLID
LIQUID
GAS

4. SOLID Particles are very close together
Particles move around a fixed point
Have a definite shape
Have a definite volume
There is weight that can be measured.

5. LIQUID Particles slide past each other
Takes the shape of its container
Has a definite volume
Weight can be measured.

6. Gas Particles lose contact with one another Particles move very fast
Has no definite shape
Has no definite volume
Weight can vary gas liquid and solid properties

7. Flash Cards/Games/Quiz and Vocabulary
1. The three basic properties of matter are volume, mass, and shape.
2. All matter is made up of tiny particles called atoms.
3. Volume is the amount of space that matter takes up.
4. Mass is the amount of matter an object has.
5. Liquids take the shape of their container.
6. Gases do not have a definite shape, mass, or volume.
7. Liquids do not have a definite shape, but they do have a definite volume.
8. Solids have a definite shape and volume.
9. A chair and ice are examples of solids.
10. Milk and juice are examples of liquids.
11. Air and clouds are examples of gases.
12. Solid ice is melting when it is changing into a liquid.
Vocabulary for study sheets : Vocabulary taken from study questions

8. I have a definite shape. I am a
Solid
Liquid
Gas

9. Oops
Try Again

10. You’re Right!

11. My particles are very far apart, I am a….
Solid
Liquid
Gas

12. Oops
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13. You’re Right!

14. Particles can slip and slide past one another
Particles can slip and slide past one another. They have a definite volume.
Solid
Liquid
Gas

15. Oops
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16. You’re Right!

17. As my particles begin to cool, I reconnect with other particles
As my particles begin to cool, I reconnect with other particles. Sometimes I fall from the sky. I am a…….
Solid
Liquid
Gas

18. Oops
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19. You’re Right!

20. Sometimes when I get too hot, I feel myself drifting away high into the sky. I am a….
Solid
Liquid
Gas

21. Oops
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22. You’re Right!

23. My particles stick together. You can pick me up if I’m not too heavy
My particles stick together. You can pick me up if I’m not too heavy. I am a ……
Solid
Liquid
Gas

24. Oops
Try Again

25. You’re Right!

26. Other Resources Cartoons and 3 States of Matter Rap Song