1. The student determines that the properties of materials (e.g., density and volume) can be compared and measured (e.g. using rulers, balances, and thermometers).

2. Matter – term used to describe things that have mass and volume The three phases of matter are: Solids Liquids Gases Matter

3. Characteristics of solids: Definite shape Definite volume Little to no movement Solids

4. Characteristics of liquids: Takes the shape of the container Definite volume Movement of particles Liquids

5. Characteristics of gases: No definite shape No definite volume Rapid movement of particles Gases

6. Solids, Liquids, and Gases Identify each item as a solid, liquid, or gas. Bookcase Basket of Fruit WaterIced TeaSteam Air Solid Bookcase Basket of Fruit Liquid Water Iced Tea Gas Steam Air

7. A _________ is the instrument used to measure mass. balance The metric unit for mass is: Grams (g) Triple Beam Balance Balance Scale

8. A __________________ is the instrument used to measure volume. graduated cylinder The metric unit for volume is: Milliliter (mL) Liter (L)

9. A ______________ is the instrument used to measure temperature. thermometer There are two units of measure for temperature: Celsius (metric unit) Fahrenheit Degrees Celsius (°C) is the metric unit for temperature. Boiling Point of Water = 100°CFreezing Point of Water = 0°C

10. Using Descriptive words for color Hot-Pink Lime-Green Canary-yellow Sky-Blue Brick-Red Royal-Blue

11. Words used to describe texture Smooth Hard Rough Grainy Soft

12. What instrument can be used to measure the mass of a rock? ThermometerMetric RulerBalanceGraduated Cylinder What instrument can be used to measure the volume of a liquid? ThermometerBalanceGraduated CylinderMetric Ruler Thermometer Metric Ruler Balance Graduated Cylinder What instrument can be used to measure the temperature of a room?