Classroom Resources: Chemistry Basics
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Scientific Method, Observations, Inferences, Intermolecular Forces, Mixtures | High School
Lab: Magic Milk Mark as Favorite (28 Favorites)
In this lab, students will investigate the addition of detergent to a mixture of whole milk and food coloring. Students will attempt to explain the cause of their observations. Also, students will have the opportunity to manipulate the experiment and determine how other variables may impact the results.
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Chemical Change, Observations, Inferences, Chemical Change, Interdisciplinary | Elementary School
Lesson Plan: Strawberry DNA & CSI Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)
In this lesson, students will extract DNA from strawberries and analyze evidence to figure out who perpetrated a petty crime.
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Introduction, Inferences, Observations | High School, Middle School
Activity: Check Activity Mark as Favorite (4 Favorites)
In this activity, students develop a theory based on evidence they collect from (fake) cancelled checks to come up with a story of how they are related.
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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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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, 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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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.