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A Museum of Science Traveling Program
States of Matter
Description
States of Matter is a 60-
minute presentation
about the characteristics
of solids, liquids, gases,
and the temperature-
dependent transitions
between them.
Needs
We bring all materials
and equipment, including
a video projector and
screen. Access to 110-
volt electricity is required.
Space Requirements
The program can be presented in assembly-
suitable spaces like gyms, multipurpose rooms,
cafeterias, and auditoriums.
Goals: Changing State
A major goal is to show
that all substances will go
through phase changes
and that every substance
has its own temperatures
at which it changes state.
Goals: Boiling
Liquid nitrogen boils
when exposed to room
temperature. When used
with every day objects, it
can lead to unexpected
results!
Goals: Condensing
Placing balloons in liquid
nitrogen causes the gas
inside to condense,
shrinking the balloons
before the eyes of the
audience! Latex-free
balloons are available for
schools with allergic
students.
Goals: Freezing
Nitrogen can also be
used to flash-freeze a
variety of liquids.
Students are encouraged
to predict the results, and
may end up surprised!
Goals: Behavior Changes
When solids encounter
liquid nitrogen, they can
no longer change state,
but their properties may
have drastic—sometimes
even shattering—
changes.
Finale
Likewise, the properties
of gas can change at
extreme temperatures. At
the end of the program, a
blast of steam is
superheated…
Finale
…incinerating a piece of
paper!
Additional Content
In addition to these core
goals, other concepts are
taught with a variety of
additional demonstrations.
Program Details
• Can only be booked for
school groups.
• Appropriate for either
second, third, fourth, or
fifth grade students
studying states of matter.
• No introductory mixed
grade program currently
available.
Program Details
• Capacity is eight classes
(200 students) per
session.
• Up to two consecutive
sessions can be taught
per day.
2016 – 2017 Prices
Modest mileage fees are charged for sites more than 30 miles away.
Sessions per Day Price
1 Session $525
2 Sessions $900
States of Matter
For information/reservations:
mos.org/travelingprograms
617-589-0354
