Classroom Resources: Chemistry Basics
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Indicators, Chemical Properties, Observations, Acid Base Reactions | Elementary School
Lab: Can a Cabbage Distinguish an Acid from a Base? Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this lab, students will first determine what colors the cabbage indicator turns in acidic, neutral, and basic solutions.
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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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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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Inferences, Observations, Scientific Method | Middle School, High School
Activity: Black Box Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)
In this activity, students will experience how scientists carry out a scientific investigation through inquiry.
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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.
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Physical Change, Chemical Change, Solute & Solvent, Observations, Inferences, Physical Change, Identifying an Unknown | Elementary School
Lesson Plan: Alien Invasion? Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)
In this lesson, students will explore both physical and chemical changes as they try to help the Department of Homeland Security analyze and identify materials found in a mysterious capsule. Students will examine and observe an unknown object (a frozen water balloon) as it changes (melts). They then mix combinations of everyday substances to observe chemical changes.
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Observations, Scientific Method, Experimental design, Error analysis | High School
Lab: Airplanes Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)
In this lab, students will design a procedure to test for the intended outcome of a longest flight.
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Chemical Change, Observations, Exothermic & Endothermic, Temperature, Chemical Change | High School
Lab: Observing a Chemical Reaction Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)
In this lab, students will practice making careful observations and measurements while witnessing a chemical change.
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Observations, Combustion, Phase Changes | High School
Lab: Observing a Candle Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)
In this lab, students accumulate observations of a candle including a look at the combustion reaction's reactants and products.
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Observations, Inferences, Scientific Method | High School
Demonstration: Observations vs. Inferences Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this demonstration, students will learn the the difference between observation and inferences.
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Redox Reaction, History, Oxidation, Reduction, Chemical Change, Observations | High School
Demonstration: Nitric Acid Acts Upon Copper Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)
In this demonstration, students will hear a story about Ira Remsen and watch a demonstration that recreates her first experiment reacting nitric acid with a copper penny.
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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, Observations, Mixture, Acids & Bases, Chemical Change | Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Demonstration: Inflating a Balloon with Chemistry Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)
In this demonstration, the teacher will perform a reaction between acetic acid (vinegar) and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) in order to inflate a balloon and to introduce the concept of a chemical reaction to students. Students will observe the reaction, and identify indicators of chemical change as well as discuss the different types of matter that are involved.