Lesson Solids What is a solid? A solid is matter that has a shape of its own Look at the photo The boy is building with solid wooden blocks A Solids come in different sizes, shapes, and colors 82 Solids, Liquids, and Gases The amount of matter in a solid stays the same When you take apart a puzzle, the amount of matter in the puzzle does not change puzzle puzzle pieces Quick Check List some solids you see on these pages 83 Chapter • Lesson How can you describe solids? Solids can be large or small They can be different shapes and colors You can fold and bend some solids B What solids can you see on the puppets? puppets 84 Solids, Liquids, and Gases A solid can feel hard or soft soft A solid can feel smooth or rough scissors feathers hard and smooth Quick Check Circle the answer A solid that is soft is a table feather A solid that can fold is a rock -Review wall Summaries and quizzes online @ brick piece of paper www.macmillanmh.com 85 Chapter • Lesson