What is Matter?

Grade 1045 min

Learning Objective

I can describe matter as anything that has mass and occupies space.

Lesson Flow

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10 min

What Is Matter? - Intro to Mass and Volume for Kids

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Practice

14 min

2 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

A glass of water is sitting on a table. Does the glass of water qualify as matter? Explain your answer. A beam of sunlight is shining through a window. Does the beam of sunlight qualify as matter? Explain your answer. A metal spoon is resting on a plate. Does the metal spoon qualify as matter? Explain your answer.

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