TEKS & Objectives
7.6. Matter and energy. The student knows that matter has physical and chemical properties and can undergo physical and chemical changes. The student is expected to distinguish between physical and chemical changes in matter.
7.2.B design and implement experimental investigations by making observations, asking well defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and using appropriate equipment and technology
We will investigate the properties and purposes of materials.
I will experimentally test the properties of matter.
1. Watch video.
Generration Genius Solids, Liquids and Gases (K-2)
2. Review science vocabulary and complete quiz.
Matter is anything that has weight and takes up space.
Solid is a type of matter that keeps its shape
Liquid is a type of matter that takes the shape of its container.
Gas is a type of matter that fills its container.
3. Make an Alka-Seltzer lava lamp.
- Watch the video below.
- Notice how gas is released from the water.
- We are watching a phase change.
Speaking of phases of matter…
4. “Genius Challenge – Solids, Liquids and Gases”
