Solids and Liquids: How Do they Mix?
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In this lesson, students will learn about liquids and solids. They will mix up different solids and liquids to make a sugar scrub and Play-Doh and see how the properties of the materials change.
MATERIALS
Do They Mix?
- Skittles or M&M’s
- Two colourless glasses
- Water
- Cooking oil
Sugar Scrub:
- Jars with lids
- Sugar
- Oil (vegetable, olive, coconut, etc.)
- Two bowls
- Wooden spoon
- Food colouring (optional)
- Essential oil (optional)
Play-Doh:
- Flour
- Salt
- Water
- Cooking oil
- Cream of tartar or lemon juice
- Food colouring (optional)
Will it Float?
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In this lesson, students will learn about what objects float by testing and making hypotheses using the scientific method.
MATERIALS
- Basin (sink, bathtub, bucket) for water
- Water
- Objects from around the house
- Scientific method printout and pencil
- Towel (for spills)
