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In this activity, learners identify different classes of matter based on physical properties. This lab activity introduces the key ingredients of concrete and provides a deeper understanding of the physical properties of concrete. Safety notes: Wear safety goggles. Wear gloves, because some of the materials may cause skin irritation.
- Under 5 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 14 - adult
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- test tubes
- magnet
- magnifying glass
- water
- wooden splints
- samples of sand, water, gravel, cement, and concrete
- other samples, such as: baking soda, a balloon filled with air, iron filings, flour, sulfur, corn starch, sugar, vermiculite or perlite, styrofoam beads, salt, pepper, clay
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
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Engineering
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
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Data Analysis and Probability
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Physical Sciences
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Electricity and Magnetism
- Electromagnetic Fields
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Chemistry
- Chemical Bonding
- Chemical Reactions
- Solutions
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States of Matter
- Solids
- Liquids
- Gases
- Structure and Properties of Matter
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Electricity and Magnetism
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- smell
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Funding Sources:
- National Science Foundation Education and Human Resource Directorate, ESI 92-53386
- National Science Foundation Center for Advanced Cement Based Materials
- Dow Chemical Foundation
- Materials Research Society
- Iron and Steel Society
- Peoria Chapter of the American Society for Metals