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SELF LEARNING KIT IN SCIENCE GRADE 3

FIRST QUARTER
WEEK 3
Our Lesson

STATES OF MATTER
In this module, we will be discussing the states of matter and their characteristics. It will help the
learners to classify or group the objects or materials based on the three states of matter. The learners will be able
to group common materials found at home as to solid, liquid and gas.

Our Target

At the end of the lesson the learners are expected to:

1. describe the characteristics of each state of matter
2. classify the characteristics of each state of matter
3. identify the liquids that flow fast and flow slowly
4. describe how solids, liquids and gases occupy space
Let’s
Trythe letter of the correct answer on the space provided.
Write
________1. What will happen to a big ball when you put it inside the plastic bag?
a. The ball occupies its space inside the plastic bag.
b. It will change the shape of the ball
c. The ball changes its size.
d. The color of the ball will change
________2. Which materials flow the fastest?
a. Lotion b. toothpaste c. water d. syrup
________3. Which of the following object is solid?
a. Marbles b. soy sauce c. air d. water
________4. Which solid objects can occupy more space?
a. Book b. pencil c. coin d. ruler
________5. Which has the greatest mass?
a. a bowl of sugar c. A teaspoon of salt
b. a tablespoon of flour d. a cup of cotton balls

Let’s Explore
Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space. Everything you see around you, including yourself,
is made up of matter.

Pick up the
Concept

States of Matter
Matter exists in three states: solid, liquid and gas.
Solid
o It has definite shape, size and volume
o It has its own shape and size
o The molecules of solid are closely and tightly arranged
o NO two solids can occupy the same space at the same time.
o Solid can occupy space and have mass
o The size and shape of solid things can change when it is cut, hammered, or
torn apart.
o The texture of solid can be rough, smooth, soft and hard.

Examples of solid objects

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Book Block of wood Hallow Block Spoon and fork

Liquid
o Has a definite volume but it does not have a definite shape and size. It
takes the shape of its container.
o The molecules of liquids are not compressed. They have space
between them and not strongly bound to each other.
o The characteristics of a liquid is to flow. Some liquid flow easily, while
others flow slowly.
o Liquid has a mass.
o Liquids have different odors. Some liquids have no smell.
o Liquids have different tastes and color
o Liquids have different temperature
Example of Liquids:

Fish sauce Water Liquid gel soap Toothpaste

Gas
o Does not have a definite size, shape and volume.
o Gas molecules are scattered distantly from each other.
o Gas takes the shapes and sizes of its container.
o Many gases are found in nature. The air that human, plants and
animals need is a gas. Oxygen is an air needed by human and
animals to breathe in, while plants need carbon dioxide to make
their food.

Examples of Gas:

Oxygen tank Insecticide balloon

spray

Find Out
Activity 1.4: Matters Found at Home
I. Objective:
Classify Matters Found at Home.
II. Materials
Pen and paper
Objects found at home
III. Procedure:
1. Bring out your paper and pen. Ask permission to your parents or guardian to go around inside
your house especially in the kitchen, dining and living room.
2. List down all the objects that you found in different parts of your house.
3. Now, divide your paper into three parts then classify the objects that you listed into solid, liquid,
and gas.
SOLID LIQUID GAS

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IV. QUESTIONS:
1. What are the objects that belong to solid?
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2. How do you determine that objects belong to solid?
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3. What are the objects that belong to liquid and gas? How do you determine objects that belong to
liquid and gas?
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Let’s Work Out

A. Write S in the box if the thing is solid, L if it is liquid and G if it is gas.
__S___1. Flower ______6. Carbon dioxide
_____2. Oxygen ______7. Soap
_____3. Shampoo ______8. Bottle
_____4. Balloon ______9. Soy sauce
_____5. Water ______10. Glue

B. Write FAST if the given liquid flows fast and SLOW if it does not.
SLOW__1. Toothpaste ___________6. Cooking oil
__________2. Water ___________7. Lotion
__________3. Vinegar ___________8. Gel
__________4. Chocolate Syrup ___________9. Juice
__________5. Ketchup ___________10. soy sauce

C. Classify each object into solid, liquid and gas. Choose your answer inside the box and write the
correct name in the column below.

Nail water bag gel oxygen glue

Pancake syrup fish sauce lotion carbon dioxide

SOLID LIQUID GAS

Let’s Work Out

Direction: Answer each question. Write only the letter of the correct answer on the line.
________1. Which states of matter has definite shape and size?
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a. solid b. liquid c. gas d. volume
________2. What do you call anything that has mass and occupies space?
a. Mate b. Mater c. Meter d. matter
________3. Which of the following best describes matter?
a. It has mass and occupies space b. It has color and shape
c. It has odor and size d. it has no definite shape and size.
________4. What do you call the state of matter that has definite volume but does not have a definite shape and
size?
a. solid b. liquid c. gas d. mass
________5. Which of the following objects flow the slowest?
a. glue b. juice c. ink d. syrup
________6. What will happen to liquid when you transfer from one container to another?
a. The liquid spilled out
b. The liquid takes the shape of the container
c. The liquid turn into gas
d. The liquid does not occupy the space of the container
________7. Why liquid can flow fast?
a. because liquid molecules are close to each other.
b. because liquid molecules are spread apart
c. because liquid have space and not strongly bound each other.
d. because liquid molecules are compressed.
8- 10
Water is the most important liquid on Earth. Without it, plants, animals and human beings would not survive.
How can you help conserve water?
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Summary

Matter has different states, these are solid, liquid, and gas. Solid have definite shape, liquids and
gases follow the shape of their container. Many gases are found in nature. The air that human, plants and
animals need is a gas. Oxygen is an air needed by human and animals to breathe in, while plants need
carbon dioxide from man and animals to make their food.

References:
Real- Life science 3
Science and You 3
Discover and explore Science 3

Prepared by: Checked by:

Niño J. Olayres Regina C. Buenavista

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