Grade 3 Science: Matter

SCIENCE 3 Matter Read the sentences below. Write TRUE if the sentence is true. If it is false, encircle the word or phrase that makes it false and write the correct word or phrase in the blank. ________ 1.

Matter occupies space. Two pieces of matter cannot occupy the same space at the same time.

________ 2. Matter has mass and weight. ________ 3. Volume is the amount of matter in an object. It is reflected by its weight. ________ 4. You can measure the volume of regular solid objects using a ruler or a tape measure. ________ 5. A measuring cup can be used to measure the weight of powdered substances. ________ 6. In the Metric System, the kilogram is the unit for measuring mass. ________ 7. An object is ductile if it can be molded into different shapes. ________ 8. Solid objects have the biggest spaces between their molecules. ________ 9. Liquid has no definite shape but has definite volume. ________ 10. Glass is brittle because it breaks easily. Write S for solid, L for liquid, and G for gas. _____ 1. Rock

_____ 6. marbles

_____ 2. Evaporated Milk

_____ 7. smell of garbage

_____ 3. Carbon dioxide

_____ 8. vinegar

_____ 4. Steel

_____ 9. cookies

_____ 5. oil

_____ 10. scent of perfume

Classify these substances by writing their names under the proper grouping.    

cough syrup milk shampoo iodized salt

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chicken broth muriatic acid sugar isopropyl alcohol

HARMFUL

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detergent mineral water

NOT HARMFUL

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Why are product labels important? __________________________________________________________________________________ What is the label that you should look for in buying food from the supermarket? Why? __________________________________________________________________________________ Is it safe to drink medicine that is already expired? Why or why not? __________________________________________________________________________________ Where should you keep harmful substances at home? Why? __________________________________________________________________________________

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