Matter is all around us! Everything we see is made up of matter. Explore the different states of matter, its properties, how it changes, and much more in this fact-filled book! Through this informational text, students will enjoy learning about solids, liquids, gases, and plasma as well as physical and chemical changes. This 6-Pack provides five days of standards-based activities that support STEM education and build content-area literacy in physical science. It includes vibrant images, fun facts, helpful diagrams, and text features such as a glossary and index. The hands-on Think Like a Scientist lab activity aligns with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The accompanying 5E lesson plan incorporates writing to increase overall comprehension and concept development and features: Step-by-step instructions with before-, during-, and after-reading strategies; Introductory activities to develop academic vocabulary; Learning objectives, materials lists, and answer key; Science safety contract for students and parents