Scientist Mina from SCWIST came in to do a science workshop with us.
She talked about the three states of matter and the different types of chemical and physical changes that can occur in many items we are familiar with. We learned that atoms are tiny particles. We also learned that there is a 4th state of matter… plasma!
We were excited to engage in a messy, hands-on activity that tested the question:
“Can something be both a solid and a liquid at the same time?” YES!
We learned about Non-Newtonian fluids … and we made one today called Oobleck! (This fluid can behave like both a liquid and a solid depending on how much pressure is applied).
Check out Div. 20 scientists in action!
Awesome!