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Main Idea, Details, and States of Matter

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