Let's solve the "What's the Matter?" worksheet step by step. This activity is designed to teach how matter changes state (solid, liquid, gas) based on temperature and environmental conditions.
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1. Ice + Sun = ?
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Ice is a solid form of water.
- The
Sun provides heat (thermal energy).
- When ice is heated, it melts into
liquid water.
✔ Answer:
👉 Draw: A puddle or droplets of water.
👉 Label:
Water
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2. Water + Fire = ?
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Water is in liquid form.
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Fire adds heat.
- When water is heated by fire, it turns into
steam (water vapor), which is a gas.
✔ Answer:
👉 Draw: Steam rising from the water (wavy lines).
👉 Label:
Steam
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3. Water + Freezer = ?
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Water is liquid.
- The
Freezer removes heat (cools down).
- When water gets cold enough, it freezes into
ice (solid).
✔ Answer:
👉 Draw: A cube of ice.
👉 Label:
Ice
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4. Steam + Cloud = ?
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Steam is water vapor (gas).
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Clouds are made of tiny water droplets or ice crystals formed when water vapor cools and condenses.
- So, steam (water vapor) rises and forms clouds through
condensation.
- But here, it's showing steam combining with a cloud — this suggests
more water vapor joining the cloud, which may lead to
rain if the cloud becomes too heavy.
However, the most direct result of steam entering a cloud is that it
adds moisture, helping the cloud grow.
But since the question asks what happens when you combine steam and a cloud, the best answer is:
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Rain (if the cloud gets saturated)
Alternatively, in a simpler science context, the combination leads to
cloud growth, but the final result is often
precipitation.
✔ Answer:
👉 Draw: Raindrops falling from the cloud.
👉 Label:
Rain
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✔ Final Answers Summary:
| Puzzle | Result | Drawing Suggestion |
|-------|--------|---------------------|
| Ice + Sun |
Water | Liquid water droplets |
| Water + Fire |
Steam | Wavy lines rising (vapor) |
| Water + Freezer |
Ice | Ice cube |
| Steam + Cloud |
Rain | Raindrops falling from cloud |
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📝 Explanation:
This worksheet teaches the
states of matter and
phase changes:
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Melting: Solid → Liquid (Ice → Water)
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Evaporation: Liquid → Gas (Water → Steam)
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Freezing: Liquid → Solid (Water → Ice)
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Condensation & Precipitation: Gas → Liquid → Rain (Steam → Cloud → Rain)
These are natural parts of the
water cycle.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of easy science worksheet.
