Big Idea: Matter has mass, takes up space, and can change phase.

Students observe and classify physical and chemical changes of matter.

Let them bop ‘til they drop! What causes these raisins to reach new heights in this hands on activity?

Students develop and apply observing, comparing & contrasting and predicting skills as they explore the properties of common liquids and solids.

Students investigate the properties of a variety of everyday solids (powders) and liquids to determine the identity of an unknown solid (mystery powder).