This unit plan focuses on teaching students about matter. The unit will last 5 days and include both classroom and laboratory activities. Students will learn about the states of matter, properties of matter, and how matter can change. They will distinguish between mixtures and pure substances. Assessment will include a research paper, group presentations, essays, creative presentations, laboratory reports, and a unit test. The goal is for students to understand the classification and behavior of matter, as well as its importance in daily life.