Identify states of matter
Free printable Grade 3 science worksheet for "Identify states of matter" — practice matter and materials. No-prep, print or assign online.
Third graders identify the three states of matter—solid, liquid, and gas—describing how the arrangement and movement of particles differ in each state within the Physical Science Matter and Materials unit. Teachers can use this worksheet to check comprehension after a lesson on states of matter, or as a vocabulary-consolidation activity that prepares students for exploring how matter changes state. Building a clear understanding of the three states is foundational for all physical science study.
Learning objectives
- Identify the three states of matter and provide examples of each
- Describe how the particle arrangement differs between solids, liquids, and gases
- Explain what happens to matter when it changes from one state to another
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It's designed for Grade 3 (ages 8–9), covering Matter and materials.
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