Exploring Physical and Chemical Changes
Lessons
Students observe and classify physical and chemical changes of matter.
Mike Stanzel
Career Profiles
Technical Sales Manager
Megan Katz
Prosthetic Technician
Michaella Chemello
Engineer in Training (Civil)
Ryley Gray
Civil Structural Design Engineer
Describing and Classifying Matter
Backgrounders
Learn about the physical and chemical properties of matter.
How can we build a structure that protects toy people from wind?
Hands-on Activities
How could you design and build a structure that protects toy people from the wind?
Makerspaces for Educators
Backgrounders
A makerspace is a collaborative space where anyone can create, tinker, invent and learn by making.
Why is a Triangle a Strong Shape?
Backgrounders
Triangles are very strong shapes which makes them important when building strong and stable structures
Types of Materials
Backgrounders
Descriptions and properties of common materials such as wood, metal, glass, plastics, ceramics and paper.
Properties of Materials
Picture Collections
10 images showing objects that are hard, soft, flexible, rigid, rough, smooth, strong, fragile, buoyant and non-buoyant
The Solutioneers Week 2: Ready to Roll
Interactives
This week's episodes and hands-on activity explore re-engineering.
Camilla Sullivan
Tower and Mobile Crane Operator
Ashley Ritchie
Bricklaying Apprentice
Why do oil and water not mix?
Hands-on Activities
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.