Exploring the Properties of Matter

Grade 3 Science Learning about what makes things different

I Can Statement

I can identify different properties of matter I can describe how objects look, feel, and behave I can compare different types of matter I can use science words to describe objects

What is Matter?

Look around the room What do you see? Everything you see is made of matter!

What are Properties?

Properties tell us about objects They help us describe things Properties make each object special We use our senses to find properties

Properties We Can See

{"left":"Color - red, blue, green\nShape - round, square, triangle","right":"Size - big, small, tiny\nTexture - smooth, rough, bumpy"}

Touch and Tell Activity

Close your eyes Feel the mystery object Describe what you feel Guess what it is!

Different States of Matter

Solid - keeps its shape Liquid - flows and pours Gas - fills up space Examples: ice, water, steam

Matter Around Us

Property Detectives

Work with a partner Choose an object from the table List 5 properties you observe Share with the class!

Remember This!

Matter is everywhere around us Properties help us describe and understand our world Every object has special properties that make it unique