States of Matter: Solids, Liquids, and Gases
Explore the basic properties of solids, liquids, and gases and how matter can change from one state to another for Grade 1 science students.
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States of Matter: Solids, Liquids, and Gases
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Everything around us is made of matter. Matter can be found in three main states: solid, liquid, and gas. Let's learn about them!

1. Which state of matter keeps its own shape?
Liquid
Solid
Gas
All of them
2. Which state of matter takes the shape of its container and can be poured?
Solid
Gas
Liquid
None of them
3. Ice is a .
4. Water is a .
5. Steam is a .
6. A balloon filled with air is an example of a solid.
True
False
7. You can pour a liquid, but you cannot pour a solid.
True
False
8. Name one thing that is a solid and one thing that is a liquid.
Solid:
Liquid: