Lesson 9 of 84 · Matter
Experiment⭐ 30 XP🧪 Potion KitchenProperties of Objects
Properties of Objects.
🎯 Your mission
Run the experiment. Find out what really happens.
⚡ The twist
Color changes mean atoms are rearranging — even if you can't see them.
Mind = Blown
🌈 Every color you see is your brain inventing a translation of light frequencies.
Make a hypothesis first
Before you mix: what color do you think it'll turn?
What You'll Learn
Objects can be described by their properties: color, size, shape, texture, weight, and flexibility.
Key Words
- dissolve
- heat
Materials Needed
- plastic bottles
- balloons
- measuring cups
- paper towels
Safety First
- Do not taste any materials.
- Wear safety goggles when mixing liquids.
Steps
Look at the picture and read the labels.
Collect 10 small objects. Sort them into groups: solid, liquid, or gas.
Draw a picture of what you observe.
Share your results with a partner.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3Which is a gas?
Where you see this in real life
Your toothpaste, your soap, even your breakfast involves this.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Ask a grown-up to help you mix two safe kitchen things. Predict what will happen first.
For the dinner table
“What's something we cook that mixes things together this way?”
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