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In this activity, learners heat ice and water of the same temperature to get a hands-on look at phase changes. This is an easy and inexpensive way to introduce states of matter and thermodynamics. The activity page includes a fun how-to video for learners and educators.
- Under 5 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 2 12″ balloons
- Water
- Candle
- Matches
- Freezer/ice
- Cup of water
- Scale
- Thermometer
- Pot
- Stove
- Timer
- Ice
Subjects
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Physical Sciences
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Heat and Thermodynamics
- Heat and Temperature
- Heat Transfer
- Thermodynamics and Entropy
- Energy
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States of Matter
- Solids
- Liquids
- Changes of Phase
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Heat and Thermodynamics
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Children's Museum of Houston, 2010