Exploring Physical and Chemical Changes
Students observe and classify physical and chemical changes of matter.
Mike Stanzel
Technical Sales Manager
I’m a sales professional who specializes in selling technical or scientific products.
Megan Katz
Prosthetic Technician
Megan is a prosthetic technician who makes and repairs artificial limbs.
Why Wires?
Learn about how wires are produced and used.
Describing and Classifying Matter
Learn about the physical and chemical properties of matter.
Types of Materials
Descriptions and properties of common materials such as wood, metal, glass, plastics, ceramics and paper.
Properties of Materials
10 images showing objects that are hard, soft, flexible, rigid, rough, smooth, strong, fragile, buoyant and non-buoyant
The Solutioneers Week 2: Ready to Roll
This week's episodes and hands-on activity explore re-engineering.
Ashley Ritchie
Bricklaying Apprentice
Ashley Ritchie is a Bricklaying Apprentice at Straight Line Masonry.
Which Fastener is Best?
Students will learn about the different types of fasteners to investigate which fastener is best for a particular material or job and why.
What is your weight on another planet?
Do you weigh the same on Jupiter as you do on Earth? Learn to calculate your weight on a different planet.
What is the best way to clean up an oil spill?
Learn about the properties of materials and the challenges of cleaning up an oil spill in this activity.
What is immiscibility?
Creating mixture of liquids can be very useful, but why do some liquids not mix well? Learn what causes liquids to be immiscible.
Properties of Liquids and Solids
Students develop and apply observing, comparing & contrasting and predicting skills as they explore the properties of common liquids and solids.
Objects that Bounce
Students develop and apply comparing & contrasting, observing, and predicting as they investigate the properties of familiar objects and materials.