States of Matter
Grade 2 Science · South Dakota, USA
Learn about solids, liquids, and gases and how they change.
Lessons
Solids, Liquids, and Gases
Everything around us is either a solid, a liquid, or a gas. Each one behaves differently.
Properties of Matter
Properties like color, size, shape, and texture help us describe and sort matter.
Changing States
Matter can change from one state to another when it is heated or cooled.
Melting and Freezing
Melting turns a solid into a liquid. Freezing turns a liquid into a solid.
Evaporation and Condensation
Evaporation turns a liquid into a gas. Condensation turns a gas back into a liquid.
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Is States of Matter part of the South Dakota curriculum?+
Yes, States of Matter is part of the official Grade 2 Science curriculum in South Dakota, USA.