States of Matter Introduction
All things consist of matter of one form or another.
Goal:
Goal:
All things consist of matter of one form or another. Some are gas — like air; it is often invisible and spreads out to fill whatever contains it as much as possible. Gas is a merry substance, it moves far and wide, and loves to fill spaces.
Liquid takes the form of whatever container it is in — like water in a glass. Pour the same water from a glass to a bowl and see how the same liquid changes shape to fit its container, but unlike gas, it only fills from the bottom of the container and doesn’t spread out like gas does. Liquids are a bit shy and wish to please; they will change to fit the container that holds them.
A solid does not change its form on its own, it must be convinced to change. Notice a book or a block: these are solid and they do not change unless something works on them, like a page is torn out or a block that is chipped. Solids are more stubborn matter than a liquid or a gas.
Go for a walk. Observe everything. Remember as much as you can of the things you see, feel, smell, or hear on your walk.When you return, make a list of things your senses perceived. What did you see? Hear? Feel anything (for example, the cold/warm air)? What about smell? Identify as many things from your walk as possible.