Properties of Matter

Beginning tomorrow - We will be starting a unit on Properties of Matter

 

For this experiment, we will use:

-3 Balloons

-Water

-Tub

-Salt

-Construction paper

 

 

First - students will watch as I fill three balloons with water (I have already done this ahead of time and froze them ahead of time so we can start our experiment - but we will do it together so they can see the process anyways!)  Next, we put them in the freezer!

 

When balloons are frozen, we will cut the rubber off, then place them in a tub.  I will connect the frozen balls with salt. 

 

Now - we will hypothesize -

What is going to happen?

How long will it take?

Why?

What will happen to the solid?



Also this week we will complete another great project/experiment to go along with the Properties of Matter! 

Materials:
-Balloon
-Baking Soda
-Vinegar
-Pop Bottle



1. Take pop bottle, put vinegar in the bottom.
2. Put baking soda INSIDE the balloon.
3. Attach the balloon to the pop bottle without letting the baking soda slide out into the bottle.
4. Lift the balloon so the baking soda drops into the bottom.
VOILA! - YOU HAVE JUST MADE A CHEMICAL REACTION AND CREATED A GAS - THE BALLOON IS GOING TO BLOOOOW UP!

I cannot wait to post pictures of my students completing these experiments!  Super GEEKED!