When temperatures rise in the spring, the ice begins to melt on Bow Lake at Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada.
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What can you find out about plasma or Bose-Einstein condensates?
You are probably familiar with three common states of matter—solid, liquid, and gas. But scientists also recognize two states of matter that are more rare: plasma and Bose-Einstein condensate. Choose one of these for a research project. Find out how scientists define this particular state of matter and under what conditions it forms. Present your research tothe class by posting on your class blog or wiki.
How do science concepts apply to your world? Here are some questions you'll be able to answer after you read this chapter.
How can balloons have many different shapes? (Section 3.1)
Why should you check the air pressure of tires before you go for a long drive? (Section 3.2)
What controls the movement of air into and out of your lungs as you breathe? (Section 3.2)
How is the altitude of a hot-air balloon controlled? (page 82)
Why does pasta take longer to cook in Denver than in New Orleans? (Section 3.3)