What is matter?

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What is matter? What is not matter? How do we write a definition of matter?
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Below are some things. You (and your team) get to decide if each thing should be classified as "matter" or "not matter"...

  • ocean waves
  • acceleration
  • heat from the sun
  • air inside a basketball
  • dry ice
  • water in a cup
  • car tires
  • the floor you are standing on
  • sand
  • baking soda
  • democracy
  • x-rays
  • a force (like a push or a pull)
  • cell phone signal
  • Matter
  • Not matter
  • I'm not sure...
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In a complete sentence, write your definition of matter.

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Is electricity considered matter or not matter? Use TWO complete sentences to support your answer.