Cut & Match Worksheet: Solids, Liquids, and Gases
Instructions for Students:
1. Cut out the cards below.
2. Sort them into three groups: Solids, Liquids, and Gases.
3. Match each state of matter with its description and the particle diagram.
4. Stick them in your book (or on paper) in the correct groups.
State of Matter Cards
▪ Solid
▪ Liquid
▪ Gas
Description Cards
▪ Keeps its shape, particles vibrate but stay in fixed positions.
▪ Takes the shape of its container, particles slide past each other.
▪ Spreads out to fill the whole container, particles move quickly in all directions.
Particle Diagram Cards
▪ ●●●●● (particles tightly packed, regular pattern)
▪ ● ● ● ● ● (particles close together, irregular, some gaps)
▪ ● ●
●
● (particles far apart, moving freely)
Extension Challenge Cards
▪ Difficult to compress
▪ Flows easily
▪ Easily compressed