States of Matter

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Objective

I can describe the differences between solids, liquids, and gases.

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Practice

7 questions

1

What are the three states of matter discussed in the video?

2

Describe the shape and volume of a solid. Give an example of a solid object.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Imagine you have a toy brick and a glass of water. Describe the shape and volume of each one. How are they different? Imagine you have air in a balloon and a block of wood. Describe the shape and volume of each one. How are they different?

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