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Nailing Rust
When your upper elementary or middle school class is learning about chemical changes, these activities help demonstrate the concepts. In Part A, they submerge and place a nail partially underwater, then after a week they make...
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Oxidation
For an introductory physical class, you can use these vivid activities to introduce learners to chemical reactions. Spontaneous combustion, melting and burning, tarnishing and rusting all are evidence that a chemical reaction has...
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Forest Management ~ Diseases and Pests that Effect a Good Harvest Stand
The forestry presentation found here lists and describes a variety of tree diseases. A few unappetizing photos are included to show symptoms of some of these diseases, or the insects and fungi that cause them. If you have a class that is...
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Corrosion & Rust
Young scholars examine how and when rust and corrosion occur. In this corrosion lesson students complete an experiment to see why metals rust.
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What Will Rust?
Pupils discuss if they have ever seen anything that has rusted. They place metal objects into the cup and then add just enough water to cover the bottom of the container. They complete information on their data sheets and record as many...
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Oxidation And Corrosion
Young scholars sort tarnished metals by type and experiment with different cleaning solutions and techniques to restore them to their natural color and shine.