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Thursday, August 27, 2015

What's the MATTER?

Our Science topic this term is MATTER and we are investigating all sorts of questions........

Is it a solid, a liquid or a gas?  Can solids change shape?  Can we make a gas using a solid and a liquid?

Let us show you what we have discovered!

Can we blow up a balloon using a solid and a liquid?  YES WE CAN!
Making a gas from a solid and a liquid.
Our equipment/ingredients.....Baking Soda, Vinegar, Water, Plastic Bottle, Funnel, Balloon. 












Can we change a solid into a liquid?

Our investigation -
What is the fastest way of melting ice?










Can we speed up the melting process using salt?
YES WE CAN.......
disclaimer - beware that you do not have blisters on your hands otherwise you will literally be rubbing salt into the wound!  OUCH!