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  Polarity, Polymers, Molecular Structure, Monomer, Intermolecular Forces, Scientific Method, Chemical Change, Intermolecular Forces | Middle School

  Lesson Plan: Watch the Baby! Superabsorbent Polymer Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will learn about how polymers, specifically superabsorbent polymers, work. Through lab activities, students will investigate polymer properties.

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  Physical Change, Chemical Change, Identifying an Unknown, Acid Base Reactions | Middle School

  Lab: Is It a Hoax Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will perform tests on the physical and chemical properties of different substances to determine the identity of the unknown.

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  Net Ionic Equation, Chemical Change, Solubility Rules, Solubility, Precipitate, Balancing Equations, Chemical Change | High School

  Lab: Ions in Aqueous Solution Presentation Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will mix ionic solutions to determine what combinations form precipitates.

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  Reaction Rate, Chemical Change, Observations, Chemical Change, Reaction Rate, Catalysts | Elementary School

  Lab: To What DEGREE Does it Matter Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this lab the students will explore how factors such as temperature may influence chemical reactions. Students will use citric acid and sodium bicarbonate (Alka-Seltzer) and a catalyst (water) to induce a reaction at varying degrees. Observations will be made of the rate at which the reactions take place under these varying conditions. The students will make predictions of how the temperature of the water will affect the chemical reaction. They will use a stop watch to time the reaction between the Alka-Seltzer and the varying temperatures of water and graph their observations for analysis, they will compare data to deduce whether temperature has any influence during a chemical reaction.

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  Density, Density, Chemical Change, Observations, Chemical Change, Combustion | Elementary School, Middle School

  Demonstration: Investigating Gas Density Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students will observe a reaction between baking soda and vinegar in the presence of a burning candle. The initial environment has plenty of oxygen present in order to sustain the candle’s flame; however the reaction will produce carbon dioxide which will cause the lit candle to extinguish. Students will analyze the outcome and compare the presence of the gases in the container and make determinations about the densities of each.

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  History, Chemical Change | High School, Middle School

  Activity: Tie Dye Mark as Favorite (5 Favorites)

  In this activity, students make tie-dye shirts and complete a worksheet about a reading from ChemMatters about how dyes work. It gives students the opportunity to apply chemistry to everyday life.

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  Photosynthesis, Conservation of Mass, Balancing Equations, Chemical Change, Reversible Reactions, Molecular Formula, Interdisciplinary, Chemical Change, Conservation of Mass | Middle School

  Lesson Plan: The Building Blocks of Photosynthesis Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will use colored blocks to represent the elements in photosynthesis and illustrate how they are broken down and reassembled to create glucose.

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  Chemical Change, Physical Change, Separating Mixtures, Observations, Mixture | High School

  Lab: Test Tube Separation Mark as Favorite (8 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will mix four substances in a test tube and recreate the original four layers through chemical and physical means.

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  Redox Reaction, Electron Transfer, Chemical Change, Observations | High School

  Lab: Test Tube Geology Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)

  In this lab, students are introduced to experimental design and focus on collecting qualitative data.

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  Solute & Solvent, Chemical Change, Solubility, Chemical Bond | Middle School

  Lab: A Sticky Situation Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will try to separate plastic spoons that have been attached together with different adhesive materials using a variety of solvents.

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  Temperature, History, Interdisciplinary, Chemical Change, Temperature, Heat | Middle School, High School

  Lab: Greenhouse Gas Simulation Mark as Favorite (14 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will create two simulations of the Earth’s atmosphere. They will compare a control model with a one that has an increased presence of carbon dioxide gas in order to analyze how this effects temperature. They will also complete research in order to learn more about the makeup of the Earth’s atmosphere.

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  Density, Observations, Chemical Change, Lab Safety, Combustion | High School

  Demonstration: Fish Tank Carbon Dioxide Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students watch as a reaction between baking soda and vinegar produces carbon dioxide, which then causes lit candles to extinguish.

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  Chemical Change, Density, Chemical Change, Density | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

  Demonstration: Fire Extinguisher Mark as Favorite (6 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students will observe a chemical reaction, and see how the product can be used to extinguish a fire.

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  Precipitate, Reactions & Stoichiometry, Solubility Rules, Balancing Equations, Chemical Change, Chemical Change | High School, Middle School

  Lab: Predicting Precipitates Mark as Favorite (11 Favorites)

  In this lab, students use solubility rules to predict which chemical reactions will produce precipitates.

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  Chemical Change, Chemical Change, Phase Changes, Sublimation, Boiling Point, Pressure, Physical Change | Middle School

  Lesson Plan: Dry Ice Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will investigate how dry ice undergoes a phase change from solid to gas, skipping the liquid phase under normal temperature and pressure.

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  Chemical Change, Chemical Change | High School, Middle School

  Lab: Corrosion in Motion Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)

  In this lab, students will expose metal samples to various solutions and observe the amount of corrosion of a period of time.

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  Separating Mixtures, Density, Physical Change, Chemical Change, Mixtures, Intermolecular Forces, Intermolecular Forces | Middle School

  Lab: Clean it Up! Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will consider and utilize various separation techniques to purify and reclaim used motor oil.

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  Chemical Change, Observations, Chemical Change, Reaction Rate, Interdisciplinary, Physical Change, Reaction Rate | Middle School

  Lab: Chemical Weathering in Geology Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will explore the differences between erosion, weathering and chemical weathering. They will complete a lab experiment that simulates chemical weathering on 4 different types of rocks. They will also learn how to use the Mohs Hardness Test to analyze the results.

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  Balancing Equations, Chemical Change, Observations | High School, Middle School

  Lab: Chemical Reactions & Equations Mark as Favorite (11 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will observe a series of reactions, make observations, and then write balanced chemical equations to chemically describe what they observed.

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  Chemical Change, Chemical Change, Observations, Interdisciplinary, Acid, Acid Rain | Elementary School

  Lab: Chemical Weathering of Rocks Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will explore simulated reactions that contribute to chemical weathering of certain rocks as it appears in nature.  They will compare the effects of two different chemicals as it contacts various rock and mineral samples.

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  Reversible Reactions, Observations, Chemical Change, Physical Change | High School

  Lab: Breath Test Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this lab, students investigate whether chemical reactions can happen only in one direction, or whether they can be "undone."

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  Chemical Change, Physical Change, Observations, Chemical Change, Interdisciplinary, Acid, Chemical Change | Middle School

  Lab: Break It Down! Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will examine the physical and chemical changes that take place within a landfill by composting leftover fruits and vegetables from their lunches. They will also record pH and temperature measurements during the process.

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  Chemical Change, Identifying an Unknown, Physical Properties, Chemical Properties, Chemical Change | High School

  Lab: As Easy as Pie Mark as Favorite (7 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will use chemical and physical properties to identify an unknown powder.

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  Mixtures, Mixture, Chemical Change, Physical Change, Observations, Density, Acid Base Reactions, Chemical Change | Elementary School

  Lab: Analyzing a Lava Lamp Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)

  In this lab, students create a mixture of oil, water and food coloring, and then add an Alka-Seltzer tablet, to create a homemade lava lamp. Student will record their observations during each step of the process and answer follow-up questions about the chemical and physical changes that took place.

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  Chemical Change, Classification of Reactions, Oxidation, Reduction, Redox Reaction, Electrons, Electron Transfer, Ions, Observations, Inferences, Chemical Change | Middle School

  Lesson Plan: One Tube Reaction Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will observe a chemical change involving oxidation and reduction.