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Lesson 16 of 84 ยท Matter

Experiment

Mud, Sand, and Clay

What You'll Learn

Sand is made of tiny pieces of rock. It feels rough and gritty.

Key Words

  • soft
  • sticky
  • wet

Materials Needed

  • strainer
  • ice cubes
  • salt
  • sugar
  • vinegar

Safety First

  • Adult supervision recommended.
  • Do not taste any materials.

Steps

Step 1 โ€” Read

Listen to the story about Matter.

Step 2 โ€” Do

Drop a rock and a feather into water. Which one sinks? Which one floats?

Step 3 โ€” Observe

Look closely! What do you see?

Step 4 โ€” Record

Draw a picture of what you learned today.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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Is a ball hard or soft?