WHAT IS MATTER?
Matter is what makes up EVERYTHING around us.
Matter is in the AIR we breathe, the FOOD we eat,
the CLOTHES we wear and the CHAIRS we sit on.
Did you know that YOU are made up of matter too?
Matter is in the AIR we breathe, the FOOD we eat,
the CLOTHES we wear and the CHAIRS we sit on.
Did you know that YOU are made up of matter too?
HOW CAN YOU TELL WHAT MATTER IS?
All matter must have MASS and take up SPACE.
We already learned that the mass of an object can be
calculated by dividing the object's density by its volume.
But how do we know if something takes up space?
To get a better idea of how to determine if something
takes up space, take a look at the pictures below.
We already learned that the mass of an object can be
calculated by dividing the object's density by its volume.
But how do we know if something takes up space?
To get a better idea of how to determine if something
takes up space, take a look at the pictures below.
We know the water in this bottle is made up of matter because....
The water has a mass that can be measured and the water takes up space in the bottle. |
We know the objects in this box are made up of matter because...
All of the objects have a mass that can be measured and they take up space in the box. |
We know the air in this balloon is made up of matter because...
The air has a mass that can be measured and the air takes up space in the balloon as it inflates. |
Now, take a look around you.
Can you find 3 things that are made up of matter?
Remember, all matter must have mass and take up space.
Can you find 3 things that are made up of matter?
Remember, all matter must have mass and take up space.
ONCE YOU HAVE IDENTIFIED THREE EXAMPLES OF MATTER,
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