What's the Matter?

Inquiry Room Investigation
Explore the states of matter by comparing and contrasting solids, liquids, and gases. Do hands-on experiments about liquid density and create a chemical reaction. Learn about polymers and make slime to take home.
**Capacity may be limited in compliance with public health guidelines in effect on the day of your visit.
Subjects: Physical Sciences
Program Type: Inquiry Room Investigation
NYS Standards:
- P-PS1-1 Ask questions and use observations to test the claim that different kinds of matter exist as either solid or liquid.
- K-PS1-1 Plan and conduct an investigation to test the claim that different kinds of matter exist as either solid or liquid, depending on temperature.
- 2-PS1-1 Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.
NGSS Keywords: Physical Science, States of Matter
Where is it?
Museum & Science Center
When is it?
Days Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Start Date: 09/14/2020
End Date: 06/18/2021
Program Length: 50 min.
Earliest Start Time: 10am
Who Should Attend?
Grades: Pre K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade
Maximum Attendence: 25
How Much Does It Cost?
Cost: Museum Group Admission: $8 per person; PLUS: $3 additional per person program charge; 1 free adult with every 5 students; RMSC Member Adults free
Minimum Student Charge: $15
How To Book?
Call: 585.697.1942
Reservation Timeframe: 3 Wks
Need More Information?
Name: Member & Visitor Services
Phone: 585.697.1942