What is matter and the states of matter?
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Subject Area: Science | Grade Level: 2
Lesson Length: 45 minutes
Keywords/Tags: matter, solid, liquid, and gas
Lesson Description: In this lesson, students will be able to identify objects and materials as solid, liquid, or gas.

  • SC.2.P.8.2 Identify objects and materials as solid, liquid, or gas.
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Video : States of Matter for Kids | Solids, Liquids, and Gases
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.
Description: In this video we will learn all about the States of Matter for Kids. The 3 states of matter are solids, Liquids and Gases. Have you ever asked yourself "What is a solid?", "What is a liquid?", or "What is a Gas?" Well, if you have, we've got you covered. From what they look like, feel like, smell like we will cover it all. We know that solids and liquids can be felt but often times gasses cannot. We learn about how water can be in any of the 3 states. As an Ice cube it is a solid. When the ice cube melts or when you turn on your kitchen faucet water is a liquid. When it gets very hot and it starts to evaporate water becomes a gas. Learn this and more in a fun introduction to the states of matter.
Quiz : Is it a solid, liquid, or gas?
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1
There are 3 states of matter.
Question #2
The definition for matter is taking up space.
Question #3

What state of matter is a soda in?

Question #4
Can you always see matter?
Question #5
Do solids always have a shape?
Question #6
You can drink a solid.
Question #7

What is the most common liquid?

Question #8
What do all liquids have in common?
Question #9

What is used to fill balloons?

Question #10

What kind of gas is used to cook with.

Question #11
Water can come in all 3 forms of matter.
Question #12
Can one state of matter transform into another state of matter? Example a solid to a gas. 
Description: Be able to identify states of matter.
Resources : More on the states of matter
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Khan Academy
Video, diagrams, and examples of the states of matter.
States of matter 2nd grade science game for kids
States of matter 2nd grade science game, learn about changes of a state, solid, liquid and gas.
Classify matter as solid or liquid
Students can quiz themselves on different objects to determine if an objects is a solid liquid or gas.
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