Unit 2: Materials and Our Senses

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

5 images representing the senses of hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting and touching

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

Students develop and apply comparing & contrasting, observing, and predicting as they investigate the properties of familiar objects and materials.

Get your hands cold for science and explore the topic of sensory adaptation.

Make some fake snot and explore the function of mucus in this fun activity.

Try out this cool activity to hear sound vibrations.

What is a reflex? Test your reaction time and find out why reflexes are important in this challenge activity.

Explore surface tension in this hands on challenge activity.

Will it slide or stick? Students conduct a fair test to investigate how different solid surfaces affect the movement of an object on a ramp.

Make and test a model paddle boat and learn about potential and kinetic energy.

How is light connected to the colours we see? In this STEAM activity make a colourful light catcher and discover why we see different colours?

It’s not easy to dive deep underwater. How do divers get down deep? Learn how scuba divers manipulate density to move up and down in this hands on activity.

Become a pro at washing dishes! Learn how the chemical structure of detergent makes it perfect for attracting grease and grime.

Try your hand at building a “super coaster” using materials around your home.