This document discusses the properties of matter. It defines matter as anything that takes up space and has mass. Matter is made up of tiny particles too small to see. Examples of matter include people, houses, trees, cars, computers, paper, air, water, and everything. The document then discusses physical properties like shape and volume. It explains the three states of matter - solids, liquids, and gases - and provides characteristics and examples of each state. Methods for finding the volume of solids and liquids are also outlined.