States of Matter - Junior Chemists, Ice Cream Scientists
Explore the states of matter in a creative lab setting. Students will differentiate between solids, liquids and gases and understand physical versus chemical changes by making magic milk and ice cream. Allergy alternatives available.
Long Island Science Center
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(189)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
This class is designed as an interactive experience for students. The instructor will ask the students to answer questions and encourages them to ask questions. During the class, the instructor will discuss the three states of matter and will visually demonstrate how the molecule density and movement is different in each state. The instructor will then discuss how we can change states of matter from one state to another. They will cover both physical changes and chemical changes and how they differ. The instructor will demonstrate a chemical change by making "magic milk" with the students and a physical change by making ice cream (or slushies if there is an ingredient issue).
Learning Goals
This class was designed to be delivered in a classroom setting and provides information that supports the following New York State Next Generation Science Learning Standards.
P-PS1-1 Ask questions and use observations to test the claim that different kinds of matter exist as either solid or liquid.
K-PS1-1 Plan and conduct an investigation to test the claim that different kinds of matter exist as either solid or liquid, depending on temperature.
2-PS1-1 Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.
2-PS1-4 Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot.
5-PS1-1 Develop a model to describe that matter is made of particles too small to be seen.
5-PS1-3 Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties.
5-PS1-4 Conduct an investigation to determine whether the mixing of two or more substances results in new substances.
MS-PS1-1 Develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures.
MS-PS1-2 Analyze and interpret data on the properties of substances before and after the substances interact to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred.
MS-PS1-4 Develop a model that predicts and describes changes in particle motion, temperature, and phase (state) of a substance when thermal energy is added or removed.
MS-PS1-6 Undertake a design project to construct, test, and modify a device that either releases or absorbs thermal energy during a chemical and/or physical process.
Other Details
Supply List
Chemical Change Experiments: Baking soda Vinegar Cup or bowl to combine in Milk Food dye Dish soap 1 small dish or bowl 1 stirring stick (such as a craft stick) Physical Change Experiment: Whole milk (alternate is fruit juice of any kind. Vanilla and sugar is not needed if you substitute fruit juice) 1 tsp vanilla Sugar 6 tablespoons of salt Tablespoon measuring spoon Measuring cup Ziploc bags (2 gallon sized and 1 quart sized) Ice cubes Spoon and cup for serving
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
4.8
189reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
The Long Island Science Center is a 501(c)3 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) Learning Museum. We have been providing hands-on STEAM programming in schools and libraries since 1995 with our enriching educational programs reaching more than 350,000 students.
We strive to prepare young people for the challenges of a 21st century economy built on advanced technology and innovation.
We ignite curiosity, fuel creativity and unlock the passion for problem-solving and discovery with STEAM curricula, programs and interactive, hands-on experiences designed to cultivate future leaders and engaged, digitally literate citizens.
A fun thing about our organization is that we have four 3D printers that we use to teach 3D printing classes. Recently, we were contacted by a group of engineers that wanted to build a life-sized robot so we agreed to help them by printing out robot parts for them on our printers.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 82 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-9
10-18 learners per class
