3-Physical+Science-Physical+Properties+of+Water

Big Idea
Physical properties of matter Matter has many properties that you can hear, see and feel.

Guiding Questions
What are physical properties of matter? What is matter? What are solids, liquids and gases?

Key Terms
physical property weight mass matter gas liquid solid size color shininess dull

Materials/ Resources Teachers
containers for various liquids and solids ice balloons various objects (coins, cotton balls, keys, marbles, etc.) for showing physical properties

scales-spring and balance Books to read to students"What is Matter? by Lisa Trumbauer" and "The World of Matter" by Ron Cole

Websites
[] This site allows students to "test" liquids and solids.

[] Examine solids, liquids and gases up close.

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Content/ Skills
The physical properties of matter are: 1. color 2. hardness 3. odor (smell) 4. texture (touch or feel) 5. shape 6. size