Grade 2 science · A.2 · Matter
Solid or liquid
Solids keep their shape unless pushed or pulled. Liquids flow and spread.
See worked examples
Sam and Leo are curious. Which thing keeps its shape when you move it around?
- Block (right)
- Sand
- Milk
Priya sees a toy car and a puddle of rainwater. Which one keeps its own shape?
- The toy car (right)
- A piece of paper
- A leaf
Eli and Priya are curious. Which thing keeps its shape when you move it around?
- Block (right)
- Water
- Sand
Tip: Solids keep their shape unless pushed or pulled. Liquids flow and spread.
Print a worksheet of this skill New questions and an answer key, free.
Up next
- Next in this topic Describe materials Grade 2
Learn it hands-on
- Earth and Sky at Home Grades K–5 · printable lessons
- Kitchen Chemistry for Families Grades K–5 · printable lessons
- Test It, Choose It: Materials Grades K–2 · printable lessons
Practise without limits
Members practise as much as they like, every day, and get the printable packs and lessons too.