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  Observations | Middle School

  Activity: Compare and Contrast Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  Compare and Contrast Grade Level: Middle School Topic: Chemistry Basics Subtopic: Observations

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  Physical Change | Middle School

  Lab: Is It a Hoax Mark as Favorite (1 Favorite)

  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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  Physical Change | Middle School

  Lab: Zork Lab Practical Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will test four unknown substances to identify which is water by conducing chemical and physical change on the substances.

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  Separating Mixtures | Middle School

  Lab: Candy and Leaf Chromatography Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will learn that mixtures are created by the combination of two or more substances. Many colors are actually mixtures of several different pigments. Mixtures can be separated, and in this lab students will perform chromatography to separate mixtures found in candy and in leaves.

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  Separating Mixtures | Middle School

  Lab: Clean it Up! Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

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

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  Periodic Table | Middle School

  Activity: Writing Your Name using Chemical Element Symbols Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will use their creativity to spell their name (first or middle name and their last name) using chemical symbols of elements on the periodic table. For example, you can spell Yvonne using the symbols for yttrium (Y), vanadium (V), oxygen (O), nitrogen (N), and neon (Ne).

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  Introduction | Middle School

  Activity: Engineering Project Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this activity, students work together in a small team in order to solve a problem and achieve a common goal. Students will need to work collaboratively in order to be successful. They will be required to communicate their ideas both verbally and in written form, assign duties, design and carry out a procedure in this activity. They will also be challenged with problem solving when/if their original plan fails.

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  Inferences | Middle School

  Activity: Black Box Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will experience how scientists carry out a scientific investigation through inquiry.

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  Density | Middle School

  Lab: Crushs Dilemma Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this lab, students explore the concept of density. They will examine the density of a plastic sandwich bag compared to water. Students will create their own experiment and investigate factors that affect floating and sinking. 2-33

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  History | Middle School

  Lab: Top Secret Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will learn about the history of invisible ink and will have the opportunity to compare two types of homemade invisible ink recipes.

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  Elements | Middle School

  Activity: Periodic Puzzler Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will learn about what makes up an atom and how important protons are in the placement of elements on the periodic table.

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  Elements | Middle School

  Project: Element Baby Book Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will “adopt” an element and create a baby book about their “new baby” while they research and learn about the element.

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  Elements | Middle School

  Activity: Is a Picture Worth 1000 Words Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will learn about early chemistry discoveries through a textbook reading as well as from a cartoon.