Maya loved science experiments! Today, she was exploring solids, liquids, and gases. She grabbed a chunky, brown block (1. solid) - it was wood (4. wood)! Wood felt strong, unlike the squishy red ball (1. solid) next to it. That one bounced because it was a rubber ball, a solid too!
Next, Maya poured some bright blue water (2. liquid) into a glass. It flowed freely! Unlike the water, the air around her couldn't be seen, but she knew it was there (3. gas). She couldn't hold it in her hand, but she could feel it when she ran!
Feeling thirsty, Maya reached for her juice box. It was made of metal (5. metal), which felt cold in her hand. She opened it and poured the juice (2. liquid) into a glass. "Mmmm, yummy!" she said. "But this juice would be even better with some ice cubes!"
She went to the freezer and took out a tray full of clear cubes (6. ice). Ice was a solid form of water (2. liquid)! She dropped a few cubes into her juice. They clinked against the glass (5. metal) and slowly began to melt (11. melt) into the liquid.
Suddenly, Maya had an idea! She grabbed some colorful powder from the cabinet. "Let's mix (7. mix) this with the juice!" she said to her teddy bear, Mr. Snuggles. She carefully poured some powder into the glass. It didn't mix well! The powder (1. solid) just sank (8. sink) to the bottom.
"Hmmm," Maya thought. "Maybe this powder needs hot water to mix?" She poured out some of the juice and put the glass on the stove. Soon, the water began to bubble and boil (12. boil). Now, it was super hot! She carefully added a little hot water to the powder in a separate cup and stirred. This time, the powder dissolved and turned the water a bright purple!
Maya poured the purple liquid back into her glass with the melting ice cubes. Now, she had a delicious and colorful drink! "Science is so cool, Mr. Snuggles!" she said, taking a sip.
Comprehension Questions:
What are the three main states of matter Maya learned about? (1. solid, 2. liquid, 3. gas)
What happened to the ice cubes in Maya's drink? (11. melt)
Why did the powder sink in the cold juice? (8. sink)
What did Maya do to make the powder mix with the water? (She used hot water. 12. boil)
What can you learn from Maya's experiment? (Sometimes, different materials react differently depending on their state - solid, liquid, or gas.)
Words:
1.- solid
2.- liquid
3.- gas
4.- wood
5.- metal
6.- ice
7.- mix
8.- sink
9.- float
10.- freeze
11.- melt
12.- boil
Extras:
Poem:
When school is closing soon,
my heart gets excited!
But, I´ll miss my friends and teacher
so my feelings are divided.
I think of all I´ve learned,
Like math, writing, and reading.
I´m proud of my accomplishments
and how I´ve been succeeding!
So, here´s to summer months of fun
and to the next year too!
I´ll always remember this school year
and how much I grew.
The Troyan Horse
How in the World does a Steam Engine Work?
Vocabulary:
Admire: This means you really like something or someone because they're cool, talented, or do something amazing. It's like looking at a superhero and thinking, "Wow, I wish I could be that awesome!"
Inspire: This means someone or something makes you want to do something great. Like seeing a picture of a beautiful butterfly might inspire you to draw one yourself!
Pioneer: This is someone who is the first to explore a new place or try something new, like the first person to climb a tall mountain. They're like brave adventurers!
Troops: These are a group of soldiers who work together. They wear uniforms and help keep our country safe. Think of them like a team of superheroes, but for real life!
Solve: This means you figure out a problem or puzzle. Like if your toy breaks, you might try to solve it by fixing it yourself.
State: This can mean two things! First, it can be a place you live in, like Texas or California. Second, it can mean how something is doing, like if you're feeling happy, you might say, "I'm in a good state!"
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