Begin the lesson by introducing the concept of matter. Explain that everything around us, including ourselves, is made of matter. Highlight that matter has mass and occupies space.

Engage students with a question: 'What objects in our classroom are made of matter?' Encourage them to look around and identify items.

Explain the properties of matter using senses. Discuss how matter can be described by its color, shape, size, texture, and hardness.

Introduce the concept of mass and demonstrate using a balance to compare the mass of different objects.

Watch the video 'What is Matter?' to explore the concept of matter, its states, and properties. This video helps students understand that matter is anything with mass and volume.

Facilitate a discussion on the different states of matter and their characteristics. Encourage students to share examples from their daily lives.

Conduct a hands-on activity where students use a balance to compare the mass of various classroom objects. This reinforces the concept of mass as a property of matter.

Use the 'Classifying Matter' video to guide students in sorting objects based on observable characteristics such as color and size.

Have students complete the 'Describing Matter' worksheet to practice identifying and describing the properties of different objects.

Conduct a quick quiz to assess students' understanding of the properties and states of matter. Use the 'What Is Matter?' assessment for this purpose.

Review the key concepts of matter, including its properties and states. Encourage students to reflect on what they have learned and share any new insights.

Use the 'States of Matter' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of the different states of matter and their properties.

For further exploration, encourage students to watch the 'Lighthouse Lab – Matter' video to deepen their understanding of matter's characteristics.