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Lesson 1 of 84 · Mixing Things Together
ExperimentIs It Hard or Soft?
What You'll Learn
Some things are hard like rocks and some things are soft like cotton balls.
Key Words
- solid
- liquid
- water
Materials Needed
- cups
- spoons
- food coloring
- plastic bottles
- balloons
- measuring cups
Safety First
- Use materials only as directed in the experiment.
- Keep small objects away from young children.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Listen to the story about Mixing Things Together.
Step 2 — Do
Drop a rock and a feather into water. Which one sinks? Which one floats?
Step 3 — Observe
Look closely! What do you see?
Step 4 — Record
Draw a picture of what you learned today.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3Is a ball hard or soft?