A fresh, fun look at Chemistry!
See sample pages and Table of Contents listed below.
A hands-on, activity-packed unit for grades 3rd through 8th. Basic chemistry concepts are incorporated in an easy-to-understand manner. 11 engaging activities total, with all supplies for the experiments and activities included. Lessons are planned for you in the 25 page teacher's guide. Student guide is 23 pages!
Includes a wonderful living book, "Science Magic in the Kitchen", which has even more experiments!
This supplies in this kit can easily be shared with more than one child.
Topics covered include:
History of chemistry
Periodic Table of Elements
Properties of solids, liquids, gases and plasma
Changing phases of matter
Chemical reactions
Electrons, protons, neutrons
The electron cloud model
Atoms and molecules
Building molecule models
Acid and bases
Testing for acides and bases with enclosed pH paper
Art history and a unique art lesson mixing chemistry and art
11engaging activities total, with all supplies for the experiments and activities included.
Note: This is a kit than can be easily used alongside a textbook to add hands-on learning!
Kit contains: 25-page teacher's manual, 23-page student notebook, living book, baking soda, kool-aid, alka seltzer, Metamucil, pH paper, Styrofoam base, craft wire, activity templates and supplies needed to build molecules.