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Matter & Energy

matter and energy

Tue, 06/02/2020 - 12:00

Particle Theory of Matter!

In this lesson, students will learn about the particle theory of matter and how it explains the behaviour of particles at different temperatures.

MATERIALS

Balloons
2 Empty pop bottles
String
Coin (loonie)
Tupperware^® containers
Freezer
Kettle (hot water)

HANDOUT ANSWERS

DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS

What's in Baking Powder?

Students will learn the difference between a pure substance and a mixture by experimenting with household items.

MATERIALS

Baking Powder Experiment:

Little bowls or a big tray
Baking soda
Cream of tartar
Corn starch
Baking powder
Little spoons
Vinegar
Water
Iodine (drugstore)
pH indicator (red cabbage juice or butterfly peaflower tea)
Toothpicks

Healthy Yummy Baking Powder Experiment:

2 Ripe bananas
1⁄4 Cup milk (alt. any non-dairy milk)
1⁄2 Cup peanut butter (alt. WowButter)
1 1⁄2 Cups oats
1⁄3 Cup crushed walnuts (alt. shredded coconut)
1⁄2 Cup chocolate chips
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
Large bowl
Oven
Baking sheet
Fork and spoon
Measuring cups and spoons

HANDOUT ANSWERS

DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS

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Science North and Dynamic Earth are situated on the traditional and ancestral lands of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek and Wahnapitae First Nation in Robinson-Huron Treaty territory, and our Thunder Bay operations are situated on the traditional and ancestral lands of Fort William First Nation in Robinson-Superior Treaty territory. Science North is grateful to work with First Nations across Northern Ontario and we give thanks to the Indigenous Peoples who have cared for this land since time immemorial. We pay respect to their traditions, ways of knowing, and acknowledge their many contributions to innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, past and present. We also recognize the Métis Nation of Ontario for their historic and ongoing contributions. Science North commits to deepening engagement, relationships and partnerships in order to advance truth and reconciliation, honour and reflect Indigenous ways of knowing, grow economic opportunities, and collaborate with Indigenous peoples as partners in order to inspire all people to be engaged with science in the world around them.

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