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Slime Time and the States of Matter

by  Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

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Explore the three states of matter by making two types of slime! Behave like molecules in solids, liquids, and gasses, and make observations to discover why slime is special!

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Cost

By Request: $175.00


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Length

50 minutes


Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8Public Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

None

Maximum participants:

30 *Additional fee for more participants


Primary Disciplines

Science


Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Cisco/Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...)
Zoom



Booking Information

This program is available year round.

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made up to 72 hours prior to your scheduled program will be refunded (less a $25 administrative fee.) The $25 administrative fee is waived if you reschedule. If a cancellation is made less than 72 hours before the scheduled program, no refund will be issued.

In the event of weather related school closings or power outages, programs will be rescheduled. If you choose not to reschedule your make-up distance learning program, payment will be refunded less a $25 administrative fee. In the case of program cancellation, the participating site is responsible for rescheduling and/or returning the provided kit materials.

About This Provider

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Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

Ann Arbor, MI
United States

The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum provides an opportunity for people of all ages to discover and enjoy the wonder of science, math and technology in an interactive environment that promotes science literacy through experimentation, exploration, and education. Our distance learning programs are as interactive and hands-on as a visit to our museum! All programs include a kit of materials that includes everything students need to engage with our educators*


MISSION: Creating moments of discovery that inspire curiosity, exploration, and respect for STEM and the natural world. 

VISION: A world where curiosity today leads to more purposeful lives tomorrow.  

*Additional costs apply for international shipping

Contact:
Distance Learning Manager
distancelearning@aahom.org
7349955439

Program Details

Format

I. Welcome
II. Introduction to states of matter
III. Slime #1 exploration and discussion
IV. Introduction to polymers (grades 3-8)
V. Slime #2 exploration and discussion
VI. Questions and conclusions

Objectives

Students will measure out ingredients to make slime.
Students will use their senses to investigate two kinds of slime.
Students will list and demonstrate the three states of matter.
Students will use their observations to draw conclusions about slime.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

NS.K-4.1; NS.5-8.1 Science as Inquiry
Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
Understanding about scientific inquiry
NS.K-4.2; NS.5-8.2 Physical Science
Properties of objects and materials
Properties and changes of properties in matter

State Standards

S.IP.00/01.14 Manipulate simple tools that aid in observation and data collection.
S.IP.00/01.11 Make purposeful observation of the natural world using the appropriate senses.
P.PM.E.2 States of Matter- Matter exists in several different states: solids, liquids, and gases. Each state of matter has unique physical properties. Gases are easily compressed but liquids and solids do not compress easily. Solids have their own particular shapes, but liquids and gases take the shape of the container.