Matter and Materials: Properties of Liquids and Solids

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!

What chemistry determines how oil and water behave when mixed? Explore the mixing of oil and water and the density of liquids in this activity.

Learn about the properties of materials and the challenges of cleaning up an oil spill in this activity.

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

Mix it up! What happens when you mix different liquids? Learn about the properties of liquids as you get mixing.

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).

Make some goop that has the properties of a liquid and a solid.

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