Practice naming solids, liquids, and gases and describing how they look, feel, and move.
Read each problem carefully. Draw or write your answer in the space provided.
Identifying the three states of matter
Science - Grade K-1
- 1
Circle the object that is a solid: a rock, juice, or air.
- 2
A cup has milk inside it. Is the milk a solid, liquid, or gas?
- 3
Steam rises from hot soup. Is steam a solid, liquid, or gas?
- 4
Draw one solid you can find in your classroom.
- 5
Which state of matter takes the shape of its container: solid, liquid, or gas?
- 6
Look at an ice cube. Is it a solid, liquid, or gas? Explain.
- 7
Fill in the blank: A liquid can ______ from one place to another.
- 8
A balloon is filled with air. What state of matter is the air inside the balloon?
- 9
Name one liquid you drink.
- 10
Sort these into solid or liquid: apple, water, crayon, soup.
- 11
Which one can you hold in your hand without it pouring away: a block or water?
- 12
Fill in the blank: A gas can spread out and fill ______.
- 13
Circle all the liquids: honey, pencil, rain, toy car.
- 14
A snowman melts in the sun. What liquid does it become?
- 15
Tell one way solids and liquids are different.