Monthly Archives: May 2011

Chemical Changes: SLIME!

Matter changes are either physical or chemical. On Friday, we used everyday liquids to create a chemical reaction resulting in a solid. The recipe is easy: Dissolve a teaspoon of borax in a cup of hot water. Use a large … Continue reading

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Physical Changes: Paper Puzzle

The girls had fun cutting a paper puzzle in class which demonstrated physical changes. These changes do not affect the chemical make-up of an object, only its color, shape or size. Try it at home! http://www.kidzone.ws/magic/walkthrough-t.htm

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Mentos and Diet Coke

To illustrate changing states of matter, our class partnered with Ms. Meadows’ class to complete an exciting out door experiment. It’s fun to try at home; just make sure you conduct the activity outside!

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Week of May 9, 2011

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Week of May 2, 2011

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