Exploring Physical Properties of Matter

Andrew and Camila are conducting a science experiment. Which of the following tools would they use to measure the mass of an object?

• Thermometer

• Balance scale

• Magnet

• Ruler

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

TEKS.SCI.3.6A

Dominic and Elena are conducting an experiment by placing a wooden block in water. What property are they testing?

• Temperature

• Mass

• Magnetism

• Ability to sink or float

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

TEKS.SCI.3.6A

Camila is organizing her bookshelf. The books on the shelf have (a)   .

• They have a definite shape.
• They take the shape of their contai
• They can be compressed easily.
• They flow freely.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

TEKS.SCI.3.6B

Adelyn and Grayson are conducting an experiment. Water in a glass is classified as (a)  

• Solid
• Liquid
• Gas
• Plasma

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

TEKS.SCI.3.6B

During a science experiment, Ivan and Milani are testing different objects to see which one is magnetic. Which of the following objects is most likely to be magnetic?

• A plastic spoon

• A wooden block

• A steel nail

• A rubber band

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

TEKS.SCI.3.6A

Hailee and John are conducting an experiment with a balloon. What happens to the shape of the gas inside the balloon when it is placed in a container?

• It keeps its original shape.

• It takes the shape of the container.

• It becomes a solid.

• It becomes a liquid.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

TEKS.SCI.3.6B

Match the following properties with their descriptions.

• How hot or cold something is

• Temperature

• Property where an item sits on water

• Color

• Characteristic that can be seen

• Ability to float

• Item attracts to a magnet

• Magnetism

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TEKS.SCI.3.6A

During a science experiment, Andrew and Ariadne observed that one state of matter takes the shape of their container and expands into the entire space.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

TEKS.SCI.3.6B