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Mystery of the Eleven Unknown Substances

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify eleven white substances that are commonly found in the household. They, in pairs, perform experiments on a variety of substances, and must identify them based on the reactions they observe.
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Coloring Fabrics With Dyes from Plant Materials K-12 Experiments & Background Information

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate the effects of acid and bases on dyes made with plant materials.  In this chromatography lesson students predict color outcomes and complete a lab activity on color combinations.
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Activity #7 Apple Color Change

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students compare the different rates of reaction between an apple covered with vitamin C and an apple with no vitamin C. They compare the different rates of reaction between an apple placed in the sun and one not exposed to the sun. ...
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Oxygen

For Teachers K - 12th
Young scholars explore oxygen and its physical and chemical propeties.  In this investigative lesson students complete several experiments using oxygen.
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Sour Acids and Bitter Bases

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore acids and bases. They experience the sour taste of acids and the bitter taste of bases by tasting substances such as chocolate, lemon juice, and baking soda. in addition, they complete a worksheet for individual assessment.
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Snowflake Bentley

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore crystals through the story Snowflake Bentley and then create crystal pictures of their own. In this interdisciplinary instructional activity, they create a crystal web chart on chart paper, design artificial snowflakes,...
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Your Sense of Taste

For Teachers 4th - 6th
A simple and sweet activity shows students how important smell is in interpreting flavor. Pairs of pupils hold their noses and eat Life Savers®, only to find that they can't identify the flavors until they let go. You will appreciate...
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What Changes Occur When Water Freezes?

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students investigate the changes that occur at the molecular level when a liquid becomes a solid. They freeze water in baby jars and observe the changes that occur in the process.
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Basic Subtraction Facts

For Students 4th - 6th
In this basic subtraction facts learning exercise, students problem solve and calculate the answers to twenty subtraction equations. Students double-check their answers with their classmates.
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Vocabulary Practice

For Students 4th - 5th
In this sentence completion worksheet, students read two choices of vocabulary words and choose the correct words to make the sentences make sense. Students choose 14 answers.
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Is It Alive?

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students engage in an activity that demonstrates whether something is alive or not.  In this physiology lesson students divide into groups and sort cards into categories. 
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Indra Nooyi

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Indra Nooyi learning exercise, students read about the life of the CEo of Pepsi, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
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Marie Curie

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Marie Curie and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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Pigment Plucking

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine pigments found in different fruits and vegetables and practice the processes for extracting the pigments. Pigments are used to create artwork and a class PowerPoint presentation is made on the different types of plant...
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What Trout Need

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars investigate the important components for a healthy trout habitat. In this fish habitat instructional activity, students discuss how the aquarium will simulate a trout's environment in nature. Young scholars complete a...

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