Cluster 2: Properties of Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Students observe and classify physical and chemical changes of matter.

Learn about how STEM powers the Winter Olympics.

Learn about the cryosphere and how it is being impacted by climate change.

Learn about humidity and the many forms of precipitation.

Ice Technicians use math and physics in order to keep the ice ready for hockey.

Learn how clouds form and how they can be grouped into different categories

13 images of some activities that may happen in the winter such as snowboarding, skating and playing hockey on ice

Every ice rink is an example of molecular bonding and gas laws at work!

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

Students develop the skills of observing and recording observations as they explore how the water cycle works.

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).

In this hands on activity find out just how much of an iceberg is below the surface. It might surprise you!