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Main Idea, Details, and States of Matter

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  • I can be poured, but I can't hold my shape. What am I?
    a liquid
  • Main Idea: Butterflies have a special life cycle. Choose a detail.
    Butterflies drink nectar from flowers.
    Butterflies come in many bright colors.
    Butterflies start as eggs and grow into caterpillars.
    Butterflies can fly from flower to flower.
  • Main Idea: Ants are strong insects. Choose a detail.
    Ants have different jobs to do in their colonies.
    Ants can carry objects much heavier than their own weight.
    Some ants make tunnels underground.
    Ants live in large colonies and work together.
  • Main Idea: Leaves change color in autumn. Choose a detail.
    Some trees keep their leaves all year round.
    Many trees lose their leaves during the colder months.
    In autumn, the weather becomes cooler.
    Leaves turn red, orange, and yellow before they fall off.
  • I can stay the same no matter where I am, but I can’t fill every space. What am I?
    a solid
  • You might feel its presence more than you can see it, gently pressing against objects. What is it?
    a gas
  • I can move things like leaves, but I can't be touched. What am I?
    a gas
  • Main Idea: Birds build nests to lay their eggs. Choose a detail.
    Some birds fly south for the winter.
    Birds gather twigs, grass, and feathers to build their nests
    Birds often lay eggs in their nests.
    Birds have feathers that keep them warm.
  • Main Idea: Frogs can live both in water and on land. Choose a detail.
    Frogs have strong legs for jumping.
    Frogs start their life in water as tadpoles.
    Frogs have smooth skin.
    Frogs eat flies and other insects.
  • Main Idea: Seeds need the right conditions to grow. Choose a detail.
    Seeds can be planted in soil.
    Seeds need sunlight and water to grow into plants.
    Some seeds get moved to new places by wind.
    Some seeds are used to make food for people.
  • I can stand tall and firm, but I can’t bend or flow. What am I?
    a solid
  • I can fill up a balloon, but I can't be seen. What am I?
    a gas
  • It quietly adapts to its environment, finding the lowest point to settle. What is is?
    a liquid
  • Main Idea: Electricity powers many things in our homes. Choose a detail.
    You should be careful when handling electrical appliances.
    Electricity can make lights, TVs, and refrigerators work.
    Life would be boring without electricity.
    Electricity moves through wires to bring power to homes.
  • I can spread to every corner, but I can’t be seen. What am I?
    a gas
  • Main Idea: Sharks are powerful hunters. Choose a detail.
    Some sharks are very big, like the whale shark.
    Sharks use their sharp teeth to catch fish.
    Sharks help control fish numbers.
    Sharks live in oceans all around the world.
  • Main Idea: Polar bears are great swimmers. Choose a detail.
    Polar bears dive into holes on the ice.
    Polar bears can swim long distances in icy water.
    Polar bears have thick fur to keep them warm.
    Polar bears hunt seals on the ice.
  • I can be held in a cup, but I can’t stay there if it tips over. What am I?
    a liquid
  • Main Idea: Volcanoes are mountains that can erupt with lava. Choose a detail.
    Some volcanoes have snow on top.
    Lava is hot liquid rock that comes from inside the Earth.
    Volcanoes can be found on many islands.
    Volcanoes can become dormant and "sleep".
  • Main Idea: Turtles have hard shells to protect themselves. Choose a detail.
    Turtles live in both water and on land.
    Their shells can be made into jewelry.
    Turtles pull their heads inside their shells when in danger.
    Some turtles can swim very fast.
  • I can be stacked, but I can't be poured. What am I?
    a solid
  • Main Idea: Rabbits are known for their quick speed. Choose a detail.
    Rabbits are cute and fluffy.
    Rabbits eat grass and vegetables.
    Rabbits can hop quickly to escape predators.
    Rabbits have long ears to hear danger.
  • Main Idea: Kites fly high in the sky when it's windy. Choose a detail.
    You hold a string to guide a kite.
    Kites are a fun toy for kids and adults.
    The wind helps lift the kite into the air.
    Kites come in many colors and shapes.
  • I can move gently without being pushed, but I can’t stay in one shape. What am I?
    a liquid
  • Main Idea: Whales communicate with each other through sounds. Choose a detail.
    Some whales eat small plankton.
    Whales use songs and clicks to talk to each other.
    Whales live in the ocean and travel long distances.
    Whales are the largest mammals on Earth.
  • It resists change when pressure is applied and stays in one place unless moved. What is it?
    a solid
  • Main Idea: Eagles have excellent eyesight. Choose a detail.
    Eagles can spot prey from high in the sky.
    Eagles have sharp claws called talons.
    Eagles build large nests in tall trees.
    Eagles have eyes.
  • Main Idea: Bicycles are a form of transportation. Choose a detail.
    People can do tricks on bikes.
    Bicycles have two wheels and handlebars.
    Some people like to ride bikes for fun.
    Bicycles are powered by people pedaling.
  • Main Idea: The human body needs water to stay healthy. Choose a detail.
    You should drink plenty of water every day.
    People drink water from rivers and lakes.
    Water helps your body stay cool when it’s hot.
    People swim in water for fun.
  • Main Idea: Owls are nocturnal animals. Choose a detail.
    Some owls live in forests and deserts.
    Owls make a "hoot" sound.
    Owls have large eyes to see in the dark.
    Owls can fly silently.
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