Matter is anything that takes up space and is composed of atoms and molecules. There are four states of matter: solids hold their shape, liquids fill containers and take their shape, gases fill any size container and are everywhere, and plasmas are the hottest state. The document provides examples of solids like rocks and liquids like water to illustrate the key properties of the different states of matter.

1. Matter
1st Grade SOL Science Standards

2. What is Matter?
• Matter is everywhere.
• Matter is anything that takes up space.
• Atoms and Molecules are all composed of
matter.

3. 4 States of Matter
• Solid
• Liquid
• Gases
• Plasmas

4. Solid
• They hold their shape
• Rock
• Fur
• Particle of Sand

5. Liquid
• Liquid is between solid and gas state
• Liquid fills the container it is in, and it takes it
shape.
• Blood
• Honey
• Water

6. Gas
• Gases are everywhere
• The atmosphere is made up of multiple gas
• Gas can fill a container no matter what the
size.
• Oxygen
• Nitrogen