Curated OER
The Unmixables: Investigating Immiscible Liquids
Learners build an understanding of the properties of liquids and research the immiscible properties of different milks through group experiments. In this immiscible liquids experiment, students investigate what happens when certain...
Curated OER
Making Mayonnaise - An Edible Emulsion
Students find a way to mix oil and water. In this emulsion lesson, students attempt to mix oil and water, then add egg yolk to the mixture to serve as an emulsifier and observe the results.
Curated OER
Making Paint
Students discover how paint is made, then create their own paint which they will use to create a picture. After witnessing the processes of emulsion and suspension, students work in groups to create their own paint, and then create...
Curated OER
Making Soap
Young scholars recognize and use chemical indicators in the lab, recognize the need for safety while doing chemical experiments and understand the need for following precise directions.
Curated OER
Oobleck and the Mystery Powders
Students listen to the book, "Oobleck," by Dr. Suess before experimenting with mystery powders. They determine the proper ratio of powder to liquid to make the Oobleck.
eSchool Today
E School Today: Elements, Compounds, Substances and Mixtures
Learn about the classification of matter based on whether the chemical composition is pure or a mixture. Understand the definitions of elements, compounds, substances, and mixtures, and what the differences are between them. Five types...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Colloids and Suspensions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following online tutorial students will describe the properties of a suspension and a colloid and distinguish from a solution or a suspension.
Other
Eggtempera: The Society of Tempera Painters
This site explains about using egg tempera paint. The history of the medium and examples from past and present artists are included on this site. The information on this site is very complete with everything you need to know about the...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Processed Cheese
The goal of this cooking and food science fair project is to understand how processed cheese is made, and to determine which percentage of emulsifying salt produces the best processed cheese. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up...
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Alloys
This resource will allow readers the ability to identify alloys and understand types of alloys.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Colloids and Suspensions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Defines colloid, properties of colloids, and explains types of colloids.