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How much Carbon Dioxide is in My Seltzer Water?
Students discover the law of conservation of mass though experimentation. In this chemistry lesson, students experiment with acid - base indicators to determine the presence of carbon dioxide. Students complete the labs with analysis...
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Stomach Chemistry
Students will create a simulation of the chemical reactions that occur during the digestive process. A physical change occurs when the appearance of matter changes, but the composition of the matter does not change.
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The Chemistry of Black Pottery
Sixth graders create pottery out of black clay using traditional methods. They demonstrate appropriate Native American cultural traditions related to the making of black pottery, including prayers to Mother Earth and Clay Woman.
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Chemistry and Commercial Fertilizers
Students listen as the teacher lectures about the history of commercial fertilizers. The lesson includes extensive information for the teacher. Following the lecture, students complete a worksheet titled "Nitrogen Cycle Problems." The...
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Chemistry: pH Probe
Students conduct a pH probe of various household products including both bases and acids. In groups, they use litmus paper to test such liquids as amonia, vinegar, and detergent to discover which are acids and which are bases. Finally,...
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Kitchen Chemistry
Fifth graders examine both physical and chemical changes, and how to identify the difference between the two. They observe the changes that occur in butter when it is exposed to heat and cold, heat energy. In their notebooks, they write...
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Math, Chemistry, and Food
Young scholars explore the effects of chemical reactions when cooking. Using the Internet, they research enzymes and then mix jello. They examine their results and test enzyme activity by adding pineapple to the jello. Finally, they...
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Chemistry in a Bag Demonstration
Middle schoolers experiment in a lab and observe chemical reactions and pH changes. In this experimental lesson plan students participate in a lab then write their observations and fill out a worksheet.
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Strong Chemistry
Learners research and create a poster about a gemstone. In this mineral properties lesson, students view a video about diamonds. They discuss the properties of minerals and choose a gemstone to research and create a poster.
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DNA Fingerprinting through a Chemistry Lens
Students explore DNA and restriction enzymes using fragments of DNA separated by electrophoresis on an agarose gel. They analyze the results to see "whodunit".
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Which Wrap Is Wrapped Right?
Young scholars investigate the integrity and strength of different types of food wraps. They test the wraps and create a graphic organizer for the data. Once it is organized then a lab report can be written. The lesson plan contains...
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Density Columns
Eighth graders create solutions with 5 different densities. In this chemistry lesson, 8th graders analyze the density of solutions stacked on top of each other. They document their data through graphing. This assignment requires 4 class...
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Flame Test
Students conduct a flame test on different substances. In this chemistry lesson, students predict the element present based on the color emitted during the flame test. They explain how different elements produce different colors.
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Physical and Chemical Changes
Students differentiate physical and chemical changes. In this chemistry lesson, students identify five indicators that a chemical change took place. They complete a reflection journal at the end of the activity.
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How Sticky Is Your Tape?
Students test the adhesive properties of different sticky tapes. In this chemistry lesson, students collect data from the experiment by measuring how far the marble rolls down the track. They share their findings to the class.
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Build a Better Bouncer
Students create the best bouncing ball possible using basic substances. In this chemistry lesson, students describe the effect of additives to polymers. They graph and analyze their results.
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Classification of Matter
Pupils classify items according to their physical properties. In this chemistry lesson, students define what matter is in their own words. They use the matter diagram to organize different substances.
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Exploring the Physical and Chemical Properties of Polymers
Young scholars determine the physical and chemical properties of polymers. In this chemistry lesson, students test them for biodegradability. They collect data and compare their results.
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Heat Loss and Gain in Physical Changes and Chemical Reactions
Students compare and contrast exothermic and endothermic reactions. In this chemistry lesson, students perform experiments to determine whether heat was released or absorbed in a reaction. They share their observations in class.
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How Are Polymers Utilized in Everyday Life?
Students identify the different types of polymers. For this chemistry lesson, students research information about an area of polymer science they chose. They create a PowerPoint presentation to share their findings in class.
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Mystery Powders
Learners describe the physical properties of polymers. In this chemistry instructional activity, students experiment on different polymer powders and identify each one of them. They record their observations and share them to class.
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The Nanofiber Chocolate Factory: An Analogy
Students discuss the advantage of using nanotechnologies. In this chemistry lesson, students mass the pretzels before and after dipping them in chocolate. They collect data and compare results in class.
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Nanofibers: Why Go Small?
Students explain the advantages of nanotechnology. In this chemistry lesson, students investigate pretzels' average diameter and circumference. They graph their result and compare with other groups.
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One Plus One Makes New
Students identify the different properties of matter. In this chemistry lesson, students design an experiment on a property of matter they would like to investigate. They report their findings in class.
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