There are in total 5 states in the Whole wide World. In a solid, particles are packed tightly together so they are unable to move about very much. Particles of a solid have very low kinetic energy. The electrons of each atom are in motion, so the atoms have a small vibration, but they are fixed in their position. Solids have a definite shape. They do not conform to the shape of the container in which they are placed.
In higher education, Golden features the oldest public university in the state, the Colorado School of Mines, which can be found a few blocks south of downtown Golden situated on a hill overlooking the city.
We are an independent, private academy in the Catholic tradition offering pre-k through eighth grades. Located in the scenic mountain valley of Montrose, Colorado, the academy was founded in 2008 and accepts students from K4 - 8th grades. In October of 2013, the academy moved into its 16,000+ sq. ft. facility which includes 10 classrooms, a library, and a full sized gym on 20 acres of land.