Curated OER
Soda to be Absent from Schools
Should schools serve soda to students? Learners read an artlcle that argues against the sale of soda in schools and engage in a class discussion. They then complete a short assessment to check for comprehension and reflect on the...
American Chemical Society
Fizz Bizz
Bubbles seem to come from nowhere. Pupils investigate the formation of carbon dioxide bubbles in sodas. By placing different objects, including candies, in the soda, learners observe the formation of tiny bubbles on the surface of the...
Radford University
Being Green – Minimizing the Surface Area of a Soda Can
Save the world by designing a new soda can! Learners first measure the dimensions of a typical soda can and calculate its surface area and volume. They then use spreadsheet software to minimize the surface area for the volume, thus...
Teach Engineering
Maximum Mentos Fountain
A messy fountain is potentially an energy experiment in disguise. Groups investigate the variables in creating a fountain from soda and Mentos. The last activity in a six-part series on energy has the class observe the fountain in terms...
DiscoverE
Harmless Holder
Here's a lesson that's not for the birds! Scholars design and build packaging for soda cans that is environmentally friendly. These packages must be durable, easy to carry, and have no environmental impact.
Illinois Valley Community College
STEM Activities for Middle School Students
Use STEM activities within the class to provide connections to concepts. The resource includes activities that range from working with buoyancy to building rockets and launching them. Other activities involve the engineering design...
Curated OER
Soda Sales
Students are shown how to chart a supply demand curve, analyze information from a chart and send and receive information to participating schools by use of telecommunications (an added objective could be for fund-raising). They determine...
Curated OER
Carbon Dioxide
Students conduct a series of experiments to explore carbon dioxide properties. In this chemistry lesson, students explain the production and uses of this gas. They measure its amount in soda and waste product of yeast.
Curated OER
The Influence of Carbon Dioxide on the Chemistry of Soda
High schoolers investigate the carbon dioxide content of different sodas. In this chemistry instructional activity, students explain why PET containers are preferable than HDPE for soda bottles. They collect data and graph them.
Curated OER
Sink or Swim
Learners explore sinking and floating. In this buoyancy lesson, students conduct an investigation dealing with regular and diet soda. Learners drop various soda cans into water and then discuss why some float and some sink.
Curated OER
How Can You See Which Soda Has More Sugar?
Sixth graders weigh regular and diet soda to see which one is heavier and therefore which one contains more sugar. In this soda lesson plan, 6th graders discover that regular soda contains more sugar because it weighs more.
Curated OER
Dancing Raisins
In this raisins worksheet, students test what raisins do in soda. Students experiment with raisins and answer 5 questions on the experiment and on matter.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix Series: Henry's Law
[Free Registration/Login Required] Observe what happens to carbon dioxide gas as pressure is increased in this carbonated soda simulation. Afterwards, answer a multiple-choice challenge question.
Other
Center for Science in the Public Interest: Liquid Candy
Read statistics about the consumption of soft drinks in America by teens and how soda can affect one's health. Includes information on how soft drink are related to diabetes, obesity, tooth decay, and more.
NBC
Msnbc: Studies Link Rise in Soda Consumption to Obesity
This brief article overviews the link between soda consumption and obesity in American youth.
Other
Sportsplex Operators & Developers Association: Homepage
Find the latest developments of SODA along with current and archived newsletters.