Lesson 1:

What is Matter?
Everything on our
planet, and in the
entire Universe is
made up of matter
and energy.

This matter and

energy is continually
being changed and
transferred
throughout Earth
and the Universe.
Matter can be defined as anything
that has mass and takes up space.
 Mass is the measure of the amount of
matter in an object or substance.

An object’s mass is measured in grams (g).

 Volume is the amount
of space that an object
or substance takes up.

An object’s volume is
measured in cubic
centimeters (cc) or
milliliters (mL).
Discovery Education Video:
What is Matter?

Defines matter as any substance

that has mass and occupies
space. The segment reveals the
composition of matter, describes
different ways to measure
matter, and showcases the four
states of matter.
 Matter can exist in three
states, or forms:

Solid Liquid Gas

 Changes in temperature can cause the
matter in an object or substance to change
its state.
 Changes in States of Matter
Sublimation

Melting Boiling

Solid Liquid Gas

Freezing Condensation

Deposition
Discovery Education Video:
Defining the Three
States of Matter
 Key Questions:
1) What are the two key characteristics of
all matter? How can we measure these
characteristics?

2) What are the three states of matter?

What causes matter to change from one
state to another? What are the names of
these changes?