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In this kitchen chemistry activity, learners explore the chemistry of crystals by making sugar crystals, consider a common chemical reaction type responsible for the rising of muffins and cake in the oven, and study the cleaning power of soap. For some of the experiments, a molecular-level view is fostered using structural diagrams of the chemicals, along with a fun "cartoon" version of the reaction with molecules represented by colored shapes (both drawn and cut out). The activity is written to be part of a kit that can be checked out of the library, but can be done without the kit.
- Under 5 minutes
- 1 to 7 days
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- white string or thread
- wooden stick or long spoon
- paper clip
- water
- sugar
- small sauce pan
- measuring spoons
- spoon or stirrer
- 2 beakers
- plastic wrap
- notebook
- pen or pencil
- baking soda
- vinegar
- graduated cylinder
- pipette or dropper
- 2 pieces of wax paper
- lipstick
- soap
Subjects
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Mathematics
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Measurement
- Units of Measurement
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Measurement
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Physical Sciences
- Heat and Thermodynamics
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Chemistry
- Chemical Bonding
- Chemical Reactions
- Solutions
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States of Matter
- Solids
- Liquids
- Gases
- Changes of Phase
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Atomic Structure
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Asking Questions
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Shaw, Maisie ; Gomez, Maria
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Passport to Chemistry Adventure Program, Mount Holyoke College, 2010
Funding Source:
- Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc.