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  Polymer | Elementary School

  Lesson Plan: Making Slime Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students explore the science behind chemical reactions as well as the processes used by chemical engineering principles to develop new materials.

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  Reaction Rate | 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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  Conservation of Matter | Elementary School

  Lab: Alka-Seltzer Rockets Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will conduct a chemical reaction that will be used to launch a rocket.

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  Conservation of Matter | Elementary School

  Lesson Plan: Plant Chemistry Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will explore a simple, but key, biochemical reaction: photosynthesis.

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  Chemical Change | Elementary School

  Demonstration: Inflating a Balloon with Chemistry Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  Inflating a Balloon with Chemistry Grade Level: Elementary School Topic: Reactions Subtopic: Chemical Change

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  Chemical Change | Elementary School

  Demonstration: Comparing Chemical Reactions Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, the teacher will perform two chemical reactions, one will be between acetic acid (vinegar) and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and the other will be between Alka-Seltzer and water. Both reactions will produce gas and will be conducted in a Ziploc bag, causing it to inflate. Students will observe the reactions and analyze the results in order to understand indicators of chemical change. Students will also determine that these are both endothermic reactions based on their observations.

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  Chemical Change | Elementary School

  Demonstration: The Jumping Flame Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, students will observe that the vapor of an extinguished candle flame is ignitable.

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  Chemical Change | Elementary School

  Lesson Plan: Strawberry DNA & CSI Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students investigate how the freezing point of water changes when salt is added.

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  Chemical Change | 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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  Chemical Change | Elementary School

  Demonstration: Fire Extinguisher Mark as Favorite (0 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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  Chemical Change | 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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  Chemical Change | Elementary School

  Lab: Rocket Challenge Mark as Favorite (0 Favorites)

  In this lab, students will have the opportunity to construct a rocket, with the challenges of both designing it and preparing a chemical reaction for its “fuel” in order to propel the rocket over the furthest distance. Students will investigate available materials, quantities and ratios during allotted planning and testing phases. Student will record their plans, modifications and designs during the process. The lab will culminate with a competition among students to see whose rocket will travel the longest distance.

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  Chemical Change | Elementary School

  Lab: My Pennies Mark as Favorite (0 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.