This document discusses different ways of measuring matter and its properties. It explains that matter can be described by its properties like size, color, shape, etc, and that volume, mass, and temperature can be measured. The three states of matter are solids, liquids, and gases. Length can be measured using a ruler or meter stick. Mass is measured using a balance scale in grams or kilograms. Volume is the amount of space an object takes up and can be measured using a graduated cylinder in milliliters or liters.