States of Matter

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• Sort materials into solids or liquids
• Describe the properties of solids, and liquids.
• Show the difference between the particles in solids, liquids and gases.
W.I.L.F
• I can sort materials into solids or liquids
• I can describe the properties of solids, and liquids.
• I can show the difference between the particles in solids, liquids and gases.
Sorting Materials
A material may be in one
of three states: solid,
liquid or gas.
Can you sort the

materials into solids,
liquids or gases?
Think carefully about
each one.
Properties of Materials: Solids
These items are Materials in a solid state keep their shape unless a
all solids! force is applied to them.
What do they Solids can be cut, squashed or twisted. They will not
have in change shape on their own.
common?
Share the Solid materials always take up the same amount of
adjectives you space. They do not spread out or flow. Solids do not
thought of. have to be hard. They can be squashy or soft.
Properties of Materials: Liquids
Materials in a liquid state take the shape of the
These items are
container they are in.
all liquids!
Although liquids can change shape, they do not
What do they
change their volume. This means they still take
have in
up the same amount of space.
common?
Share the Liquids are pulled down to the bottom of a
adjectives you container by gravity.
thought of. Liquids can flow or be poured.
Properties of Materials: Gases
These items are
all gases! Materials in a gaseous state can spread out to
completely fill the container or room they are in.
What do they
have in Gases have weight.
common?
Share the
Gases can be squashed.
adjectives you Gases do not keep their shape.
thought of.
Properties of Materials
Can you match the properties with the correct state?
Talk to your partner to help you.
solid liquid gas
Spreads out to Can be cut,

Keeps its shape.
fill a space. squashed or torn.
Takes the shape of the Does not have

Can be poured.
container it is in. any fixed shape.
Particles
We can explain the differences
between solids, liquids and
gases by knowing what they are
made of.
Scientists have found out that all
materials are made of very tiny
particles. These particles are so
small that we cannot see them
with our eyes, or even with a
microscope!
The position and behaviour of Click
the particles is different in here to
solids, liquids and gases. find out
more!
Group task
You are going to work as groups to demonstrate the differences in each
state!
Follow the instructions on your group’s Particle Information Card to find
out what you need to do.
Then watch each others’ demonstrations to learn about the behaviour
of particles in solids, liquids and gases.
Particles and Properties
Now you have

watched the
demonstrations, have
a look at the
information boxes on
your Particles and
Properties Activity
Sheet.
Can you work out
which diagram and
explanation goes with
each state?
Spotting States of Matter
Watch this short film containing clips of different solids, liquids and
gases.
See which materials

you can spot, and
which states of matter
they are.
Share your ideas with
the rest of the class.
W.A.L.T
• Sort materials into solids or liquids
• Describe the properties of solids, and liquids.
• Show the difference between the particles in solids, liquids and gases.
W.I.L.F
• I can sort materials into solids or liquids
• I can describe the properties of solids, and liquids.
• I can show the difference between the particles in solids, liquids and gases.
The particle theory of matter is a model that describes the arrangement and movement of particles in a substance. The model is used to explain the
physical properties of solids, liquids and gases. All matter is made of tiny particles. These particles are either individual atoms or groups of atoms
called molecules.
Properties of solid and liquid
Particles of matter have spaces between them. Atoms and molecules have spaces between them.
In a gas, there are large spaces between them.
In a liquid they are closer together.
In a solid, the particles are packed close enough together they can hardly move.
Scientific enquiries
1. What happens when you tried to change the shape of a solid?
2. Does some solid behave like liquid? If yes give example
3. Explain why you they behave like that.

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W.A.L.

Can you sort the

solid liquid gas

Spreads out to Can be cut,

Takes the shape of the Does not have

Now you have

See which materials

• Sort materials into solids or liquids

• Describe the properties of solids, and liquids.

• I can sort materials into solids or liquids

• I can describe the properties of solids, and liquids.

Properties of solid and liquid

In a gas, there are large spaces between them.

In a liquid they are closer together.

1. What happens when you tried to change the shape of a solid?

2. Does some solid behave like liquid? If yes give example

3. Explain why you they behave like that.

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