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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. It is
designed to build on
NGSS-based curricula.
NGSS: Next Generation Science Standards
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 during the
school year.
• Only available, in slightly
different versions, for
second- or fifth-grade
students studying the
program content.
Program Details
• Capacity is up to eight
classes (200 students) of
a single grade per
session.
• Up to two consecutive
sessions can be taught
per day.
NGSS Connections• 2-PS1-1. Describe and classify different kinds of materials by
observable properties of color, flexibility, hardness, texture, and
absorbency.
• 2-PS1-4. Construct an argument with evidence that some changes to
materials caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some
cannot.
• 5-PS1-1. Use a particle model of matter to explain common
phenomena involving gases, and phase changes between gas and
liquid and between liquid and solid.
• 5-PS1-3. Make observations and measurements of substances to
describe characteristic properties of each, including color, hardness,
reflectivity, electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, response to
magnetic forces, and solubility.
NGSS Scientific and Engineering
Practices
• Asking questions and defining problems.
• Planning and carrying out investigations.
• Developing and using models.
• Constructing explanations and designing solutions.
2019 – 2020 Prices
No mileage fees charged in New England in 2019-20 School Year.
Sessions per Day Price
1 Session $575
2 Sessions $950
States of Matter
For information/reservations:
mos.org/travelingprograms
617-589-0354
