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Observing Reactions

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students use the scientific method to complete to experiments that have visible reactions. In this visible reaction instructional activity, students participate in an experiment with melting ice and one with inflating a balloon. Students...
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Sampling Carbon Dioxide

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students perform an experiment to determine which source of gas (their breath, exhaust from a car, or the air in the classroom) has a greater concentration of carbon dioxide. Students compare the colors of BTB solutions after...
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How Do Car Engines Work?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students perform an experiment which simulates what happens inside an internal combustion engine. They explain how the chemical reaction they witnessed is similar to what happens inside the car engine.
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Car Engines

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students create piston systems and explore the conversion of linear to rotary motion that propels a car. In this motion lesson, students build and test a model piston/crankshift system and discover why there is a maximum limit to how...
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Indicators For Acids and Bases

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders compare the color of cabbage water when acids and bases are mixed in. In this acids and bases lesson plan, 4th graders use cabbage water and mix in acids and bases that the teacher prepares before hand. They observe the...
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Gases Lighter and Heavier than Air

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars explore the concept of air density. In this air density lesson, students fill balloons with helium and carbon dioxide. Young scholars determine which gases are heavier or lighter than air.
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Liquid Conductors

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students identify liquids as conductors. In this circuits lesson, students build a circuit, then use various liquids to complete the circuit, and determine which liquids successfully conduct electricity.
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Understanding Volcanoes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create a model volcano in groups, and discuss what each part of the model represents as they go along.  In this volcano lesson, students come back together as a whole group and discuss what group did the best work, according to...
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Volcano Lessons

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students will have a blast with hands on lessons related to volcanoes.
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Soil Acidity and Leaching

For Teachers K - 8th
Young scholars are introduced to the concept of acids and bases and arouse curiosity about acids and bases in daily life. They are introduced to the measurement of soil pH. Pupils are introduced to the effect of soil pH on nutrient...
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Effect of pH on the Organisms of Tule Ponds At Tyson Lagoon

For Students 5th - 8th
In this aquatic organism learning exercise, students measure the pH of household solutions and of pond water samples. They compare these to tolerance charts for aquatic macro-invertebrates to complete 5 charts or short answer questions.
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Acids, Bases, Acid-Base Reactions

For Students 11th - 12th
In this chemistry worksheet, students read and study the chapter to answer 110 problem solving and short answer questions related to acids and bases.
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pH Scale, acids and bases

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders define the pH scale, acids and bases. They distinguish between acidic and basic solutions using litmus paper. Students review simple chemical formulas. They define the subscript and coefficient in terms of chemical...
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The Difference Between Acids and Bases Using Different Indicators

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars identify the differences between acids and bases. In this acids and bases lesson plan, students identify and distinguish between acids and bases. They use household products to test the ph levels. They test the ph levels...
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Fun With Chemical Changes

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders observe and identify the differences between chemical and physical changes. In small groups they mix different substances together in glass beakers, and identify which had a chemical change, supporting their statements...
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Chemical Fun

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders observe and conduct a variety of experiments to differentiate between physical and chemical changes. They mix cabbage juice with different liquids and record their observations on a chart. Students write down their...
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Acids and Bases

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use supporting evidence to predict if common household substances are acids or bases. They determine the pH of the substances and describe the results of the investigation and characteristics of each substance.
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An Introduction to Acids and Bases

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore acids and bases. In this lesson about acids and bases, students do an experiment to test certain items to determine what they are. Students use cabbage and litmus paper as indicators. Students understand how to sort the...
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Changes All Around Us

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders, in groups, observe the difference between physical and chemical changes and create a collage of pictures to show the difference.
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WS 4.7 Writing Chemical Reactions

For Students 10th - 12th
In this chemical reactions activity, students are given fourteen chemical reactions that they must write using chemical formulas for the reactants and products. They balance each equation by placing the proper coefficients in front of...
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Introductory Lesson on How pH Levels are Determined

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore pH levels of different substances. In this lesson about pH, students work together in three to four groups to test substances. moving between three different stations performing tests on the substances to determine...
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The Scientific Method Using Mystery Powders

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students use the scientific method to determine physical and chemical properties of unknown substances. For this scientific method lesson plan, students discuss chemical and physical properties of substances as a class after a...
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Mystery Powders

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders evaluate the physical properties of 5 powders. Each powder is subject to different conditions. They describe each observation as with a chemical change or a physical change.
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Physical And Chemical Changes

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify physical and chemical changes of matter. They distinguish between physical and chemical changes. They classify changes as physical or chemical.

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