About the course

On a hot summer day, when you leave ice out, it melts into liquid. And if it’s hot enough, it evaporates into water vapor. Explore how matter changes from one state to another, and visualize how temperature can measure kinetic energy.

Let's get molecular with matter! Engage in experiments exploring the four states of matter, kinetic energy, and water cycles.

Project

Homemade Thermometer

Course overview

Energy Around Us

Students will learn about energy and why it is needed to change the states of matter

Changes of State

Students will learn about sublimation, deposition, vaporization, condensation, melting, and freezing

Phase Diagram

Students will learn about temperature and pressure and the effect on phase change

Quiz

Assess your learning with a quiz.

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Tags:

Energy
Matter
Molecular
Science
Science Experiment
Temperature

Recommended Materials

Rubbing alcohol
Food coloring
Putty or clay
Straw (clear)
Permanent marker
Empty water bottle
Hot water
Cold water

Instructor

Joyce S.

Researcher and Chemist

Joyce is a Chemistry & Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering student at NYU. She currently works as a student researcher and endeavors to bridge the gap between industry and academia for students.

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