Lesson 15 of 84 · Matter

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Let's Sort Materials

🧪Lab Brief #15

Let's Sort Materials.

🎯 Your mission

Run the experiment. Find out what really happens.

⚡ The twist

Color changes mean atoms are rearranging — even if you can't see them.

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Mind = Blown

🌈 Every color you see is your brain inventing a translation of light frequencies.

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Make a hypothesis first

Before you mix: what color do you think it'll turn?

What You'll Learn

Metal spoons feel cold, wooden spoons feel warm. Different materials feel different!

Key Words

hard
soft

Materials Needed

cups
spoons
food coloring
plastic bottles

Safety First

Keep small objects away from young children.
Work in a well-ventilated area when using vinegar or other strong-smelling substances.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Ask a grown-up to explain today's topic: Matter.

Step 2 — Do

Pour water into different containers. Does the water change shape?

Step 3 — Observe

Draw a picture of what you see.

Step 4 — Record

Share what you learned with someone!

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What happens when you mix colors?

How sure are you going to be?😐 maybe

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Where you see this in real life

This is happening in your kitchen right now — every time food cooks.

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Stretch Challenge

Try this in real life this week.

Find one ingredient in a snack and look up what it does.

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For the dinner table

“What's something we cook that mixes things together this way?”

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