Format
We begin by reviewing that all solids, liquids, and gasses all take up space and have mass. The students are introduced to the Matter Dance of the particles within solids, liquids, and gasses. Professors Roper and Mountain share an experiment to show that all matter, even, gas has mass and takes up space. Next, the professors share an experiment with liquid nitrogen and the students analyze what is happening to the matter within the balloon. Finally, students are asked to help come up with an experiment for the professors to do and make a hypothesis about what will happen.
Objectives
By the end of the program, the students will know the different states of matter and how heat can affect them.
They will explore the processes of matter changing states due to losing or gaining heat (thermal) energy. They will understand that gas is matter because it takes up space and has mass.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
Next Gen Science Standard:
2-PS1-4. Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot.
State Standards
South Carolina Department of Education Science Standards
2-PS1-4. Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot.