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This 15-word states-of-matter word search helps students in Grades 3–5 review basic physical science vocabulary. Hidden words include solid, liquid, gas, particles, density, and volume, covering the key properties and behaviors of different matter states. Use it as a warm-up before a matter lesson, a practice activity after instruction, or a sub-plan activity for science class.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Chemistry
Grade Level:
3rd – 5th Grades
Updated August 2024

Word List

  • SOLID
  • LIQUID
  • GAS
  • MATTER
  • PARTICLES
  • VOLUME
  • CONTAINER
  • SPACE
  • MASS
  • PHASE
  • DISPLACEMENT
  • DENSITY
  • IRREGULAR
  • REGULAR
  • OBJECTS

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