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Solids, Liquids and Gases

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Solids, Liquids and Gases
K1st2ndScience
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Summary

Learn that matter comes in three main forms: solids, liquids and gases. These states of matter are all around us. Watch our fun video to learn about them!

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Teaching resources

Discussion questions

A few questions to talk through after watching Solids, Liquids and Gases:

  1. What did the video show about solids, liquids and gases that surprised you?
  2. What is one question you still have after watching?
  3. Where have you noticed solids, liquids and gases in the world around you?
  4. How could you test or observe part of this yourself?

Quick work-a-long

Try it:

  • In one sentence, tell a neighbor what solids, liquids and gases means.
  • Draw or write one example of your own, then check it against the video.