Matter is anything that ___________.
takes up space!
What is a solid?
Matter that keeps its shape and size.
What are the 3 stages of the water cycle?
Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation
Describe this piece of matter:
Grey, White, Orange, Soft, Fuzzy, Light
What is a liquid?
Matter that feels wet and doesn't have it's own shape. It takes the shape of the container it is in.
What is evaporation?
When tiny water droplets rise from the water. The water turns from a liquid to a gas.
Give 3 examples of matter.
LOTS of possibilities
What is a gas?
Matter that has no shape and fills the space it is in.
What is condensation?
When the water vapor is in the clouds and condenses or changes from a gas to a liquid. The tiny drops join to make bigger drops of water.
How do we describe matter?
Describe how the state of matter is changing in this situation:
A popsicle is outside on a very hot day.
Changing from a solid to a liquid.
What is Precipitation?
As the clouds collect more water it becomes too heavy to stay in the clouds. This is when water falls to the earth from the sky.
Describe this piece of matter:
Heavy, Hard, Rough, Brown
Describe how the state of matter is changing in this situation:
A cup of water is left outside during a snow storm.
Changing from a liquid to a solid.
What are the 4 types of precipitation?
Rain, Snow, Sleet, Hail