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Curated OER

Cleaning Pennies

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students observe changes in a penny when it is cleaned. In this scientific inquiry lesson, students use a dixie cup filled with vinegar and salt, and drop the penny into the water. Students observe the changes.
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Science Bob Pflugfelder

Science Bob: Clean Pennies With Vinegar

For Students 3rd - 8th
Science Bob presents instructions for a science demonstration of how to clean pennies with vinegar using common supplies with information on how it works.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Does Salt & Vinegar Have an Effect on Pennies?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
During this lab students will experiment to see whether a salt and vinegar solution can clean a tarnished penny. Included on site is lesson plan and student worksheet.