Properties of Matter

This month, the first-grade girls explored the properties of matter. They started with a bubble experiment and discovered that bubbles share characteristics of all three states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. Additionally, the girls independently explored the properties of various objects in the classroom. They measured their objects with a ruler, carefully weighed them using a balance scale, and recorded their size, color, texture, shape, temperature, and smell. Well done, scientists!

 Scientific Exploration

The first-grade girls have been diligently learning about scientific tools and their purposes. They have been working together to classify pictures of these tools based on their uses and explain the safe ways to use each one. The students classified tools for measuring weight, size, temperature, time, volume, and appearance. The girls have particularly enjoyed the hands-on experience of exploring the tools. Additionally, they began their study of the properties of matter with a fun observation of popcorn. Well done, scientists!