Exploring Physical and Chemical Changes
Students observe and classify physical and chemical changes of matter.
Mike Stanzel
Technical Sales Manager
I’m a sales professional who specializes in selling technical or scientific products.
Megan Katz
Prosthetic Technician
Megan is a prosthetic technician who makes and repairs artificial limbs.
Describing and Classifying Matter
Learn about the physical and chemical properties of matter.
Types of Materials
Descriptions and properties of common materials such as wood, metal, glass, plastics, ceramics and paper.
Properties of Materials
10 images showing objects that are hard, soft, flexible, rigid, rough, smooth, strong, fragile, buoyant and non-buoyant
Physical and Chemical Changes in the Kitchen
Many physical and chemical changes happen when food is prepared. Chemistry never tasted so good!
The Solutioneers Week 2: Ready to Roll
This week's episodes and hands-on activity explore re-engineering.
Ashley Ritchie
Bricklaying Apprentice
Ashley Ritchie is a Bricklaying Apprentice at Straight Line Masonry.
Why do oil and water not mix?
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.
Which Fastener is Best?
Students will learn about the different types of fasteners to investigate which fastener is best for a particular material or job and why.
What is the best way to clean up an oil spill?
Learn about the properties of materials and the challenges of cleaning up an oil spill in this activity.
What is immiscibility?
Creating mixture of liquids can be very useful, but why do some liquids not mix well? Learn what causes liquids to be immiscible.