We've focused on states of matter and transformations between then for a some time now. Previous posts can be found here. We have looked at solids, liquids and gases and transformations between solids and liquids. Finally we will look at transformations between liquid and gas. I've often had daughter with me as I cook. It … Continue reading Opening up transformation between liquids and gases
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Opening up the transformation from solid to liquid and back
This spring and summer we have looked at states of matter. We looked at solids here, liquids here and here and gases here and previously also here. This is only a part of the story so to speak. We have also conducted several experiments on the transformation between one state of matter and another. We … Continue reading Opening up the transformation from solid to liquid and back
Opening up the world of states of matter – gases
There are many states of matter. Previously we have covered solids (here) and liquids (here and here). This time we will focus on gases. Gas is a state of matter in which the molecules have so much energy to move that forces holding the molecules together is small or zero. This causes the distance between … Continue reading Opening up the world of states of matter – gases
Opening up the world of liquids – part 2
In the first part (here) of liquids we looked at buoyancy, surface tension, density and viscosity. We continued with these concepts even further. I like to do several experiments on the same topics spread over time. The reason for this is the way our brains work. If we hear a concept only once, and even … Continue reading Opening up the world of liquids – part 2
Opening up the world of the states of matter: liquids – part 1
There are many states of matter. The most common ones are solids, liquids and gases. These are also the three states of matter within easy reach of a home, parent and child. Previously we studied solids. This time we focus on liquids. In liquids the atoms are able to move and are no longer contained … Continue reading Opening up the world of the states of matter: liquids – part 1
Growing crystals – kitchen chemistry
This week we decided to study chemistry by growing rock candy crystals made of sugar. This is also an experiment of transformation between solid and liquid states of matter. I discussed this while the sugar melted and noted upon it as we took the crystals out of the remaining liquid. My daughter chose this experiment … Continue reading Growing crystals – kitchen chemistry
Opening up the world of the states of matter – solids
There are many states of matter. The most common and everyday states are solid, liquid and gas. In this post we will focus on solids and we will study liquids and gases later. In solids the atoms and molecules are packed so tightly together they cannot move. They can only vibrate. This means that solids … Continue reading Opening up the world of the states of matter – solids
Opening the world of gravity and air resistance
Every child plays with and tests gravity. It is what they do at the age of one when they drop stuff off the table. First they drop it to see what will happen. Next they drop it to see if they can repeat their primary results. For a parent, of course, this is less fun, … Continue reading Opening the world of gravity and air resistance
Opening up the world of light
Light is one of those things that we usually tend to take for granted and remember the utility of especially when stubbing a toe or hitting a thigh on the handrail of the stairs in the dark when the distance is calculated wrongly as the bathroom door was open wider than usual. It is also … Continue reading Opening up the world of light
8 more ways of opening up the world of letters and words
There are so many things one can do to enrich the vocabulary of kids. The first 10 ways can be found here. The list was hardly complete, so here are a few more. 11. Songs: Basically the same thing as poems but adding the music. Music helps us remember better and this is especially useful … Continue reading 8 more ways of opening up the world of letters and words
