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DIVISION OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET (LAS)
GRADE 8

Name: Date: Score: Roxx

Subject: Science 8
Lesson Title: States of Matter and their Properties
Learning Competency : Explain the properties of solids, liquids, and gases based
on the particle nature of matter
Reference: Deped Science 8 Module LAS No.: 2
Concept Notes:
 Matter is anything that occupies space and has mass. The three physical forms called states. In which
matter occurs are solid, liquid and gas.
 A solid had a fixed shape and fixed volume, it does not follow the shape of its container\
 Solids are characterized by structural rigidity and resistance to changes of shape or volume. Unlike a liquid,
a solid object does not flow to take in the shape of its container nor does not expands to fill the entire
volume available to it like gas.
 A liquid has a fixed volume but has no definite shape it takes the shape of the portion of the container that it
occupies.
 A gas has no definite shape nor definite volume, it assumes the shape and volume if its container.

What changes take place when water is left in an open container? In a closed
container?
Objectives:

After performing this activity, you should be able to:

1. Describe what happens to water when it’s left in an open container for some time;
2. Represent through drawings/illustration what happens to the particles of water when it is left in an
open container
3. Describe what happens to water when it is left in a closed container for some time; and
4. Explain the processes taking place at the sub-microscopic level

Materials Needed:
1 cup tap water
3 pieces, watch glass or 2 pieces shallow transparent plastic container with covers (used for condiments)
1 piece, 1 teaspoon on ½ measuring tablespoon

Procedure:

1. Pour 1 teaspoon on ½ teaspoon of tap water into the watch glass. This container No. 1 You can write
“No. 1” on piece of paper and place it under the watch glass. Cover container No. 1 and set it aside.
2. Pour 1 teaspoon or ½ tablespoon of tap water into the second watch container No. 2 Do not cover
container No. 2
3. Put container No. 2 beside container No.1 in an area of your laboratory or room where these can be
kept overnight
4. During your next science class, discuss with your group mates the following
questions and write your answers in your notebook.

Q1. Describe what happened to the water in container No.1

Q2. Describe what happened to the water in container No. 2, Compare the volume
of the water left in container Nos. 1 and 2.

Q3. Where do you think did the water go? Describe this process by writing your own description or
drawing an illustration. Label the parts of your drawing. You can use “call outs” in your drawing
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DIVISION OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET (LAS)
GRADE 8

Name: Date: Score: Roxx

Subject: Science 8
Lesson Title: States of Matter and their Properties
Learning Competency : Explain the properties of solids, liquids, and gases based
on the particle nature of matter
Reference: Deped Science 8 Module LAS No.: 2

Q4. Would anything happen differently if you heated container No.2? Explain your answer

What changes take place when ice turns into liquid water?
Objectives:
After performing this activity, you should be able to:
1. Represent through drawings or cartoons what happens to the particles of
ice when it turns to liquid and
2. Explain the process taking place using the particle model of matter
Materials Needed:
2 pieces, Ice cubes
1 piece, watch glass or saucer
Procedure:

1. Put one piece of ice cube on a watch glass or smaller saucer.

2. Observe what happens to the ice cube after 2 minutes.
3. You may do any of the following write a description or draw a cartoon or
illustration to show how the particles of water behave as ice changes to a
liquid.

Q1. Explain what is happening to the particles of water in ice as it turns to liquid
using the particle model of matter

Q2. Explain what will happen to the liquid on the watch glass or saucer if it is transferred into a small
container and left inside the freezer after a few hours or overnight?