Physical Science

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.

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 develop and apply Observing, Comparing & Contrasting and Sorting & Classifying skills as they explore the forces of push and pull acting on everyday objects.

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.

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.

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

Discover how to use some common kitchen ingredients to make glue.

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

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.

Students will work collaboratively to design and build a dam that holds back a given volume of water for a certain time.

Students work collaboratively to design and build a floating device.

Students will work collaboratively to design and build a marble run that meets specific criteria.