Museum of Science
Elephant Toothpaste
Get a surprised reaction from trying out the chemical reaction. Scholars conduct a chemical experiment by adding yeast to hydrogen peroxide and dish soap in a plastic bottle. They learn that yeast contains a catalase enzyme that releases...
Science 4 Inquiry
Bubbles and Colors and Smells...Oh My!
A demonstration of elephant toothpaste hooks pupils' interest as they complete multiple experiments with colors, smells, bubbles, and more. By the end, they understand the differences between physical and chemical changes in the world...
Utah STEM Foundation
Utah Stem Action Center: Marie Curie and Chemistry
Lesson teaches about Marie Curie and Chemistry. Lab activities include making slime, elephant toothpaste, and snow, and also a balloon rise.
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: A Catalyst and the Rate of Reaction
Watch and learn about two hydrogen peroxide reactions in which potassium permanganate is the catalyst.