In this exercise, you will determine the density of four metals, similar in appearance. Mass will be determined using an Ohaus Scout® Pro electronic balance and volume will be calculated...
Gases are for the most part invisible, and therefore cannot be observed as readily as a solid or a liquid. Because of this, they are often examined and analyzed through...
The flame test is an analytical technique often used for the identification of certain elements, primarily metal ions. The color of the flame is observed, and the spectra of light...
This lab allows students to learn about two forms of passive transport, diffusion and osmosis, and compare and contrast the similarities and differences between the two processes. Students will first...
The Mohs hardness scale was invented by Friedrich Mohs in 1812, and has been a useful tool for geologists to determine the identity of different minerals. With this kit, students...
Chlorophyll is the most prevalent and well-known plant pigment related to photosynthesis. It is not, however, the only pigment necessary for photosynthesis to occur. Other pigments are also involved in...
During the nineteenth century, a Russian chemist named Dmitri Mendeleev began constructing a table of the elements. The result, called the Periodic Table of the Elements, is an organized classification...
This activity is a fun, safe way to teach students the effect a catalyst has on a chemical reaction. The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide can be visualized by mixing in...
Students will be introduced to acids and bases, and test a dilute acid and dilute base with neutral litmus paper to learn how pH strips indicate if something is acidic...
What is density? This concept can be difficult to explain to your elementary students. Help them visualize and understand density and introduce the idea of polarity as well with this...
Check out this fun demonstration that is classroom safe and shows the effects of a catalyst on a chemical reaction. Discussion topics can include basic chemical reactions, phase changes and...
Why are raindrops the shape that they are? How do detergents work? Simply put - surface tension. This kit contains materials to demonstrate the concept of surface tension to your...
Designed for older elementary students to help them examine and understand the needs of plants for growth and survival. For the sake of time, the class can be split in...
Designed for young elementary students to help them examine and understand the needs of plants for growth and survival. This kit contains materials for 15 groups of two to dissect...
This kit has been designed to introduce young students (K-4) to the concepts of matter in a fun,safe, hands-on way. Students are given samples of both a solid and a...
Teacher leads a class discussion about polymers and their importance in our everyday lives (specifically plastics). After the discussion students will be able to make two different polymers –worms and...
Students will learn about acids and bases through a class discussion and then test a dilute acid and dilute base with neutral litmus paper to learn how the paper indicates...
After a class discussion of matter and the fact that matter may differ from other matter in a variety of ways, students will examine three different solids individually and observe...