Classroom Resources: Chemistry Basics
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Separating Mixtures, Physical Properties, Observations, Matter, Mixture, Introduction | Elementary School
Activity: Sandbox Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this activity the students will separate a mixture and classify objects by their physical properties.
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Physical Properties, Density, Separating Mixtures, Matter, Culminating Project, Interdisciplinary, Phase Changes | Elementary School, Middle School
Activity: The Castaway! Mark as Favorite (6 Favorites)
In this activity, students use their knowledge of the properties of matter to create and/or design items needed for survival on a deserted island.
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Chemical Change, Exothermic & Endothermic, Chemical Change, Physical Change, Separating Mixtures | Elementary School
Lab: Super Suds Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)
In this lab, students will investigate an endothermic chemical reaction by combining baking soda, hand soap and citric acid. The students will be tasked with differentiating between chemical and physical changes during this experiment.
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Density, Physical Properties, Matter, Observations | Elementary School, Middle School
Lab: Comparing Density of Liquids & Irregular Solids Mark as Favorite (3 Favorites)
In this lab, students will measure mass and volume, calculate density, and compare the density of given liquids and solids, inferring what causes objects to sink or float in a given liquid. 3-48
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Chemical Change, Physical Change, Observations | Elementary School
Lab: Gummy Bear Investigation Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this lab students will write a plan then conduct an experiment using the scientific method to observe the physical and chemical changes that a gummy bear will experience when placed in a solution of their choice.
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Separating Mixtures, Separating Mixtures | Elementary School
Lab: Investigating Black Ink Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)
In this lab, students will discover that black ink is a mixture composed of a several different pigments through a chromatography investigation.
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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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Physical Properties, Observations, Matter | Elementary School
Activity: Sorting Buttons Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this lab, students will investigate observable properties of matter. Students will use their knowledge of physical properties to create and separate mixtures of assorted buttons based on the characteristics of color, shape and number of holes.
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Matter, Physical Properties, Observations, Phase Changes | Elementary School
Activity: Matter Can Taste Good! Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this activity, students will be introduced to the general differences and organization of particles in each state of matter: solid, liquid and gas. They will have the opportunity to compare the samples and then will identify each state of matter during an edible activity.
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Phase Changes, Physical Properties, Molecular Motion, Introduction, Matter | Elementary School
Lesson Plan: Introducing States of Matter Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)
In this lesson, students will investigate particle behavior in different forms of matter: solid, liquid and gas. Students will have an opportunity to examine a model of the particles in the different states of matter and will also participate in a kinesthetic demonstration of matter. They will also learn what makes the states of matter different from one another when changing from one form to another.
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Phase Changes, Physical Properties, Melting Point, Observations, Scientific Method | Elementary School
Lab: Ice Cube Race Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)
In this lab, students will investigate what factors can influence the change in state of matter from a solid to a liquid. They will have the opportunity to make a hypothesis and participate in the design and completion of an experiment.
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Phase Changes, Physical Change, Melting Point, Introduction, Observations | Elementary School
Lesson Plan: Let's Get Physical About Water Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this lesson, students will learn about the phase changes of matter. During the course of two days students will perform several short experiments in order to change the state of water and they will record their observations.
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Chemical Change, Chemical Change, Observations, Acid, Chemical Change | Elementary School
Lab: My Pennies Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)
In this lab, students will investigate how an acidic, vinegar based solution can help to get “dirty” pennies clean. Students will observe chemical change and investigate real-world connections to this lab.
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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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Phase Changes, Physical Change, Observations, Temperature | Elementary School, Middle School
Lab: Condensation Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this lab, students will explore the process of condensation. Students will investigate how water vapor condenses, and then they will conduct a comparison test to see if cooling water vapor has an effect on the rate of condensation.
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Density, Mixture, Physical Properties, Introduction, Observations | Elementary School
Lesson Plan: What is Density Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)
In this two-part lesson, students will learn about density through a teacher-led demonstration and a hands-on activity. The demonstration will give students the opportunity to observe the formation of a density tower made from common drinks. Students will then create their own density tower using simple ingredients, and then further investigate differences in density when solid objects are added to the tower.
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Physical Properties, Interdisciplinary, Introduction | Elementary School
Activity: Magnificent Magnets Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this activity, students will investigate the physical properties of magnetism.
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Physical Properties, Mixture, Density, Observations | Elementary School
Activity: Discovery Tubes Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
This is a fun, visual activity for young students. It allows for understanding of fundamental chemistry topics, including mixtures, miscibility, density and viscosity while analyzing a handheld colorful toy.
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Electricity, Atoms, Electrons, Electrons, Culminating Project, Interdisciplinary | Elementary School, Middle School
Activity: Electrical Circuit Quiz Box Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this activity, students will learn that the flow of electrons within a closed circuit make our lives easier. Students will construct a circuit quiz box that lights up when the correct question and answer are chosen.
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Chemical Change, Physical Change, Physical Properties | Elementary School
Lab: What's the Fizz? Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this lab, students will make a lemon fizzy drink. Students will discuss what happens when things are mixed together.
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Physical Properties, Introduction, Matter, Chemical Properties | Elementary School
Activity: Properties of Matter Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this activity, students will focus on the properties of matter and distinguish matter by their physical properties
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Polymers, Physical Properties, Introduction, Observations | Elementary School
Activity: Bouncy Ball Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)
In this activity, students explore the chemical reaction between borax and glue, creating a polymer ball. The properties of the polymer ball will be analyzed and compared to a store bought bouncy ball.
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Melting Point, Elements, Matter, Density, Chemical Properties, Periodic Table, Inferences | Elementary School
Lesson Plan: Mystery Metals Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this lesson, students will make measurements, calculations, and inferences to help solve a mystery about the identity of an unknown metal.
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Acid, Mixtures, Acid Rain, Interdisciplinary, Chemical Properties | Elementary School
Lesson Plan: Environmental Problems Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)
In this lesson, students are presented with an environmental problem to solve using important concepts of chemistry, which involves a lake with deteriorating water quality.
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Conservation of Matter, Chemical Change, Photosynthesis, Balancing Equations, Reversible Reactions, Molecular Formula, Molecular Structure, Conservation of Mass, Interdisciplinary, Matter, Elements, Monomer | Elementary School
Lesson Plan: Plant Chemistry Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this lesson, students will explore a simple, but key, biochemical reaction: photosynthesis.