Matter Matters
The amount of space an object takes up.
Volume
A tool used to measure temperature.
Thermometer
Characteristics or qualities if matter. These help us identify materials and know how to use them.
Properties
The different forms that matter can take, including solid. liquid, and gas.
States of Matter
What is the closest star to Earth?
The Sun
The amount of matter in an object.
Mass
We use these to make observations.
Five senses
A material that allows energy to flow through it easily.
Conductor
This state of matter changes shape to fit its container but does not change size.
Liquid
How many ball pythons does Mr. Floyd have?
8
Anything that has mass and takes up space.
Matter
A tool used to measure the length of your pencil.
Ruler
Magnetism is a property of some types of what?
Metals
This state of matter does not change size or shape unless something makes it change.
Solid
Does air have mass?
Yes
Tiny pieces that all matter is made of.
Particles
A tool used to measure the mass of an object.
Balance
A material that does not allow energy to flow through it easily.
Insulator
This state of matter takes the size and shape of its container.
Gas
What is the name for the shortest day of the year (least amount of daylight)?
Winter Solstice
Light, heat, and electricity are not made of matter. What are they?
Energy
How many kilograms (kg) is 4000 grams (g)?
4
What unit would be best for measuring the amount of water in a bathtub: grams (g), liters (L), milliliters (mL), or inches?
Liters
When the particles in a liquid heat up, they will move faster and begin to separate. This changes the liquid into what?
Gas
The area of space that contains our sun and all of the object that orbit around it is called ...
The Solar System