Solid or Liquid? Exploring States of Matter!
Lesson Description
Video Resource
Solids and Liquids Lesson | States of Matter for Kids
Homeschool Pop
Key Concepts
- Matter
- Solid
- Liquid
Learning Objectives
- Students will be able to define matter.
- Students will be able to differentiate between solids and liquids based on their shape.
- Students will be able to classify everyday objects as either solid or liquid.
Educator Instructions
- Introduction (5 mins)
Begin by asking students what things around them are made of. Introduce the term 'matter' as anything that takes up space. Explain that matter comes in different forms, and today we will learn about solids and liquids. - Video Viewing (5 mins)
Play the Homeschool Pop video: 'Solids and Liquids Lesson | States of Matter for Kids'. Encourage students to pay attention to the examples of solids and liquids. - Discussion (5 mins)
After the video, discuss the definitions of solids and liquids. Ask students to share examples of solids and liquids they see in the classroom. - Interactive Activity: Solid or Liquid Sort (10 mins)
Prepare a set of pictures or real objects (e.g., a rock, water in a cup, a crayon, juice, a toy car, shampoo). Have students sort the items into two categories: Solid and Liquid. - Review and Wrap-up (5 mins)
Review the key concepts of solids and liquids. Remind students that solids have their own shape, and liquids take the shape of their container.
Interactive Exercises
- Solid or Liquid Sort
Students will be given various pictures and will sort them into the correct category: Solid or Liquid.
Discussion Questions
- What is matter?
- What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?
- Can you think of something that is a solid but can turn into a liquid? (Ice/Water)
Skills Developed
- Observation
- Classification
- Critical Thinking
Multiple Choice Questions
Question 1:
Which of these is a solid?
Correct Answer: Rock
Question 2:
Which of these is a liquid?
Correct Answer: Milk
Question 3:
Solids have their own...
Correct Answer: Shape
Question 4:
Liquids take the shape of their...
Correct Answer: Container
Question 5:
Is a cup solid or liquid?
Correct Answer: Solid
Question 6:
Is shampoo a solid or liquid?
Correct Answer: Liquid
Question 7:
Which of these is NOT an example of matter?
Correct Answer: Light
Question 8:
What happens when you pour juice into a glass?
Correct Answer: It takes the shape of the glass
Question 9:
A paper airplane is an example of a...
Correct Answer: Solid
Question 10:
Honey is a...
Correct Answer: Liquid
Fill in the Blank Questions
Question 1:
Anything that takes up space is called ________.
Correct Answer: matter
Question 2:
A ______ has its own shape.
Correct Answer: solid
Question 3:
A ______ takes the shape of its container.
Correct Answer: liquid
Question 4:
Water is an example of a ______.
Correct Answer: liquid
Question 5:
A rock is an example of a ______.
Correct Answer: solid
Question 6:
Juice is a ________.
Correct Answer: liquid
Question 7:
A coat is an example of a ________.
Correct Answer: solid
Question 8:
Coffee is a ________.
Correct Answer: liquid
Question 9:
Milk is a ________.
Correct Answer: liquid
Question 10:
An electric scooter is a ________.
Correct Answer: solid
Educational Standards
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