What is Matter?

Solids

Liquids

Gases

• markers
• table
• computer
• boxes
• textbooks

• water
• soda
​• dish soap
• olive oil
• vinegar
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• air
​• carbon dioxide
​• oxygen
​• water vapor
• helium

​Reflection/Synthesis Questions:

1. What is YOUR definition of matter?
2. Explain how you came up with that definition.
3. Scientists define matter as...

Answers:

1. My definition of matter is anything that has weight and volume.
2. I came up with this definition by learning that matter is made up of atoms and things like gases, liquids, and solids are also made up particles called atoms. 
3. Scientists define matter as anything that takes up space and is made of tiny particles, to small for the eye to see named atoms.