Matter
What is matter??? Matter is anything that takes up space!!!
What are the three states of matter??? The three states of matter are solids, liquids, and gases!
What are the three states of matter??? The three states of matter are solids, liquids, and gases!
question at first seems deceptively simple — matter is all around us. Yet how do we define it? What does a block of cheese have in common with the moon? What are the characteristics of matter that set it apart from something that is definitely not matter?
Matter is one of the big ideas in science. Most areas in physical science can be discussed and explained in terms of matter or energy, and matter is a subject that naturally bridges to the other sciences (chemistry, life, earth science, etc.). In this session, we’ll build a working definition of matter, learn to distinguish between its “accidental” and “essential” properties, and explore it through classification, an activity with a rich history in science.
Matter is one of the big ideas in science. Most areas in physical science can be discussed and explained in terms of matter or energy, and matter is a subject that naturally bridges to the other sciences (chemistry, life, earth science, etc.). In this session, we’ll build a working definition of matter, learn to distinguish between its “accidental” and “essential” properties, and explore it through classification, an activity with a rich history in science.
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