As a teacher, your job is to pass on as much knowledge as possible to your students. When it comes to teaching students about the fundamentals of science, there’s no place to start other than matter and its properties.
Matter is one of the core concepts of science, and teaching students about it is crucial to their development both academically and scientifically. Matter is a physical substance that occupies space and has mass, and there are various examples of it we can use to teach students in an engaging and active manner.

One example of matter we can use to teach students is water. Not only is water vital for life on Earth, but it’s widely available and easy to access. Additionally, water exists in states of matter (solid, liquid, and gas), so it’s a great example to use when teaching students about the properties of matter.

Another great example of matter is air. Unfortunately, we can’t see it, but students can undoubtedly feel it, and it’s an exciting concept to teach. Air has mass, even though we can’t see it. We can illustrate this by showing students how air resistance affects the motion of a feather, versus that of a paper clip.

Similarly, we can use rocks and minerals to teach the students about matter. These items are abundant in nature and, unlike water or air, are solid. We can discuss the various types of rocks, how they’re formed, and their uses.
Another example is food. Everything we eat is made up of matter, and students can see the different states of matter in what they eat. For example, cheese is a solid, butter a liquid, and whipped cream a gas.

Lastly, we can use a topic that students are already familiar with: toys. Students play with toys and interact with them daily, but they seldom consider how toys are made of matter. We can describe the physical properties of toys, like their color, weight, hardness, and softness, and help students relate these properties to the concept of matter.

In conclusion, teaching students about the concept of matter is fundamental for their scientific and academic development. Students can learn about matter in various ways, and it’s up to the teacher to find creative and engaging activities to help introduce this concept. Using examples like water, air, rocks and minerals, food, and toys can help students better understand matter and its properties in a fun and interactive way.