States of Matter (Science Max)
From Science Max: Experiments at Large · 2015
22 min2nd3rd4th5th6thScience
Summary
Phil investigates solids, liquids, and gases — and what happens when matter changes from one state to another. He classifies materials by their properties and shows that all matter is made of tiny particles too small to see. ~22 min, free on the official Science Max YouTube channel.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Solid, liquid, or gas? Phil sorts everyday materials and changes one state into another.
- What are the three states of matter shown in the episode?
- How is a solid different from a liquid?
- What happens to ice when it warms up?
- Name one solid, one liquid, and one gas in your classroom.
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: solid, liquid, gas, matter, particle.
Try it: Sort five objects from your desk into solid, liquid, or gas. Write down one property of each.