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Florida Science Standards
SC.2.P.8.2 Identify objects and materials as solid, liquid, or gas.
SC.2.P.8.3 Recognize that solids have a definite shape and that liquids and gases take the shape of their container.
SC.2.P.8.6 Measure and compare the volume of liquids using containers of various shapes and sizes.
SC.2.E.7.4 Investigate that air is all around us and that moving air is wind.
SC.2.P.8.4 Observe and describe water in its solid, liquid, and gaseous states.
SC.2.E.7.3 Investigate, observe and describe how water left in an open container disappears (evaporates), but water in a closed container does not disappear (evaporate).
Connecting to Other Standards
Key Concepts:
- Solids tend to maintain their size and shape regardless of their container.
- Liquids tend to maintain their size, but take on the shape of their container.
- Gases tend to take on the size and shape of their container.
Misconception Alert:
- States of Matter: Be sure to read Teach It Right the First Time before you teach states of matter. This can help you avoid common misconceptions, and keep your students from having to "unlearn" things in later grades.
Covering the Basics:
To give your students a basic understanding of this topic, do the following.
- Show your students the Egg States video. This covers the basic properties of solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas.
- Show your students the Wonderful Water video. Water is the only common substance that is found naturally as a solid, liquid, and a gas at the same time and place.
Fun Facts
If you need help with science questions, ways to explain or demonstrate concepts, or have a suggestion for an activity for the water cycle, please email me.