Matter

Everything in the universe is made of matter. Every star, every planet, every living thing, and every nonliving thing contains matter. Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space, which is…everything! In this topic, you will explore what makes matter, and how matter is organized.

Essential Questions

• What is matter?
• What are the parts of an atom?
• What is an element, and how are the elements organized on the periodic table?
• What is a compound?