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Bubbles and Colors and Smells...Oh My! Lesson PlanBubbles and Colors and Smells...Oh My! Lesson Plan
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Science 4 Inquiry
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6th - 8th
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Science
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Duration
4 days
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Year
2017
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Bubbles and Colors and Smells...Oh My!

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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 around them.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

physical changes, chemical changes

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Remind pupils of all lab safety rules
  • Place a graduated cylinder in a large disposable baking pan during the demonstration to help with clean up

Classroom Considerations

  • Relies on basic prior knowledge of physical and chemical changes

Pros

  • Includes teacher tips to help the lesson run smoothly
  • Uses common materials
  • Follows a 5E format

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.3 RST.6-8.4

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