Three States of Matter!
In this lesson, students will learn about the three main states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. They will learn about how matter can change between these states and how this relates to particle theory.
MATERIALS
Ice Cream:
- 1 gallon sized Ziploc® bag
- 1 quart sized Ziploc® bag
- Ice cubes
- Salt
- Cream
- Sugar
- Vanilla
Rock Candy:
- Jar
- Stick or string
- Water
- Sugar
- Flavour extract (optional)
- Food colouring (optional)
Butter:
- Jar and lid
- Heavy cream (35% or higher)
- Salt (optional)
- Herbs (optional)
Is it a Chemical Reaction?
Students will learn that chemical changes result in the formation of a new substance. Students will explore how to identify a chemical reaction through these experiments.
MATERIALS
Gas Formation:
- Baking Soda
- Vinegar
- Cup
Turmeric pH Indicator:
- Turmeric powder
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Household solutions (baking soda, vinegar, soap, soda water, lemon juice, milk, etc.)
- Jars or cups
Turmeric Reaction:
- Turmeric powder
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Baking soda
- Calcium chloride (hardware store) or vinegar
- Ziploc® Bag




