Office of Curriculum, Technology, & Assessment

Program Title: Kitchen Cabinet Science
Program Length: 50 Min
Delivery Method: Video Conferencing
Program Provider: National Science Center
Site Limit: 5 Schools
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Overview:  Join us in performing science demonstrations that can be accomplished with everyday materials and "things" that are commonly found in the home. We will explore the science of "air pressure" using cola cans, hard-boiled eggs, candles, water and carafes. Newton's Laws of Motion, the effects of air pressure on various objects, and the three states of matter (solids, liquids & gases) will be demonstrated using cola bottles, pens and sewing hoops. Discover the magic of surface tension by using picture frame glass and water. Also, we will demonstrate the properties of thermo-dynamics using balloons; elasticity using needles, baggies, balloons and racquetballs; and elasticity using hands and balloons.

National Standard:  Middle School Content Standard - B.1.2 & B.2.1

NATURE OF SCIENCE STANDARDS
3-5  

Indicator 1: Understand the nature and origin of scientific knowledge.

Note: Mastery is not expected at these grade levels.

Indicator 2: Apply the skills necessary to conduct scientific investigations.

Note: Mastery is not expected at these grade levels.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE STANDARDS
3-5  

Indicator 1: Describe structures and properties of, and changes in, matter.

3.P.1.1. (Comprehension) Describe physical properties of matter using the senses (touch, smell, etc.).

3.P.1.2. (Application) Use tools to relate composition to physical properties.

3.P.1.3. (Application) Demonstrate how a different substance can be made by combining two or more substances.

4.P.1.1. (Comprehension) Describe observable physical changes and properties in matter.

4.P.1.2. (Analysis) Explain how some physical properties remain the same as the mass is changed.

4.P.1.3. (Comprehension) Differentiate between the states of matter caused by changes in temperature using water.

5.P.1.1. (Knowledge) Define matter on the basis of observable physical properties.

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIETY STANDARDS
3-5

Indicator 1: Analyze various implications/effects of scientific advancement within the environment and society.

4.S.1.1. (Comprehension) Describe how people continue to invent new ways of doing things, solving problems, and getting work done.

4.S.1.2. (Comprehension) Explain how new ideas and inventions often affect people.  

7.N.2.1. (Application) Conduct scientific investigations using given procedures.

NATURE OF SCIENCE STANDARDS

6-8

Indicator 1: Understand the nature and origin of scientific knowledge.

8.N.1.1. (Comprehension) Differentiate among facts, predictions, theory, and laws/principles in scientific investigations.

Indicator 2: Apply the skills necessary to conduct scientific investigations.

Note:  These skills should be taught and practiced in grade-level study of Physical, Life, and Earth/Space Science although mastery is not expected at these grade levels.

6.N.2.1 (Application) Pose questions that can be explored through scientific investigations.

7.N.2.1. (Application) Conduct scientific investigations using given procedures.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE STANDARDS

6-8

After careful consideration of current research and input from educators throughout the state, the Committee revised former standards to facilitate effective instruction and student mastery. Grade six standards emphasize an integration of Physical, Life, and Earth/Space Science.  Grade seven standards emphasize Life Science. Grade eight standards emphasize Earth/Space Science. Nature of Science and Science, Technology, Environment, and Society standards continue to emerge over these grades.

Indicator 3: Analyze interactions of energy and matter.

6.P.3.1. (Comprehension) Identify types of energy transformations.

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIETY STANDARDS

6-8

Indicator 1: Analyze various implications/effects of scientific advancement within the environment and society.

6.S.1.1. (Comprehension) Describe how science and technology have helped society to solve problems.

7.S.1.1. (Comprehension) Describe how science and technology are used to solve problems in different professions and businesses.

8.S.1.1. (Comprehension) Describe how science and technology have been influenced by social needs, attitudes, and values.

NOTE: Each site must audio mute upon connecting to the session to prevent voice activated moving of the cameras from site to site.

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