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Science 101: Why does a color change indicate a chemical change?

There are a a number of indicators you can use to determine whether or not a chemical reaction has occurred. Among them are a change in color, the ev...

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Mixing and Making Changes

Preschool children explore matter and complete a solution-making lesson in which they categorize substances (water, sugar, and lemon juice) and mix th...

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Safety First!

Working with young children and chemicals requires attention to safety. This article details the experiences of a third-grade teacher who used a “di...

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The Play Dough Evaluation Project

Fourth-grade students gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of “properties” by evaluating and comparing play doughs. Students also hone their...

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Fun with Phase Changes

Simple phase change explorations build a “solid” foundation for later learning about molecules. Using water as the example, upper-elementary stude...

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Indicators for Inquiry

Fifth-grade students use homemade plant-based acid/base indicators to learn about matter at an age-appropriate level and develop process skills. As a ...