Matter is everything that has mass and takes up space. It is made of small particles that are in constant motion even in solid state, where the particles are closer together and attracted by a stronger force. The three main states of matter are solids, liquids, and gases. Solids have particles tightly packed in a fixed shape, liquids have particles loosely packed with a fixed volume but no shape, and gases have particles very far apart with no fixed volume or shape. As temperature increases, solids melt into liquids, liquids evaporate into gases, and gases expand further. The document provides instructions for students to complete assignments summarizing states of matter.

1. Matter and its transformations
6th Grade Science
Colegio Saint Andrew
Ms. Hahn

2. Matter:
Is everything that has mass and occupies space
Am I made out
of matter?

3. Is this made of matter?
 Yes
 No

4. Let´s see
• Does it have mass or weight?
 Yes

5. Let´s see
• Does it occupy space?
 Yes

6. Then its made out of matter!
AH!

7. Matter is made out of small particles
I´m made out
of small
particles!

8. Small particles are in motion

9. There is empty space between
particles
Even in solid
state!
empty
space

10. Particles are attracted together by
force
Is force is solids greater or
weaker? Why?

11. Particles are attracted together by
force
If you said it is greater you are
correct!
The particles are closer together
because the particles are attracted
together with a greater force.

12. Complete the summarizing web on
page 177

13. States of matter
• Can you name the three states of matter
shown here?

14. States of matter
• Can you name the three states of matter
shown here?
Gas Solid Liquid

15. Read pages 178 & 179 and make a summary in your
copybook
Solid State Liquid State Gas
Example and picture of
something in this state
Example and picture of
something in this state
Example and picture of
something in this state
Distance between particles Distance between particles Distance between particles
Particles are attracted to
each other:
Particles are attracted to
each other:
Particles are attracted to
each other:
Shape: Shape: Shape:
What happens to it when
the temperature rises?
What happens to it when
the temperature rises?
What happens to it when
the temperature rises?
Make a picture that
represent the particles in
this state
Make a picture that
represent the particles in
this state
Make a picture that
represent the particles in
this state

16. If you have time….
• - watch the video
• - work on your study guide
See you!!