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Deluxe |
Title |
Description |
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1 |
Conservation of Matter |
Learn and observe the law of conservation of matter by converting a solid (flash paper)
into gas |
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2 |
Metric System |
Learn about the metric system, learn to convert within the metric system. Learn
about scientific notation and converting units. |
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3 |
Matter: Mass, Weight & Density |
Learn properties of matter -mass, weight, volume and density. Measure and
calculate density of metal bars, fishing weight and wood |
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4 |
Matter: Elements, Mixtures & Compounds |
learn about elements, mixtures, compounds and physical and chemical
change. Two chemical reactions - sulfur & iron and magnesium & oxygen |
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5 |
Water of Hydration |
learn that chemical solids contain water. Students heat copper sulfate to
remove water then add water back into system. |
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6 |
Chemical Change |
learn and perform simple chemical reactions: oxidation, endothermic,
exothermic and double replacement |
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7 |
Hydrogen |
students make and ignite hydrogen gas (HCl + zinc). Learn about products &
reactants and chemical equations. |
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8 |
Element Identification |
students learn to identify elements by the color produced when they burn. Learn about atoms, energy levels and basics of light |
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9 |
Chemical Equations |
Learn how to write chemical equations. Students perform a complicated series
of reactions. |
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10 |
The Periodic Table |
Students observe reactivity of metals by growing crystals in gel medium.
Learn about periodic table. |
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11 |
Chemical Bonding |
Learn about ionic and covalent bonding. Test conductivity of solids and
solutions |
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12 |
Chemical Reactions: Synthesis & Decomposition |
Students learn synthesis and decomposition by making zinc iodide and then
decomposing the the zinc iodide using electricity. |
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13 |
Chemical Reactions |
Perform various chemical reactions and write the equations for the
reactions. Learn composition, decomposition, single replacement & double
replacement reactions. |
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14 |
Solutions & Suspensions |
Learn about solutions & suspensions and factors affecting rate of
dissolving. |
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15 |
Acids & Bases |
Students test several acids/bases with litmus/pH paper and phenolphthalein.
Use acid to eat magnesium. Turn water red then clear using acid/base and
phenolphthalein. |
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16 |
Indicators |
Students use pH paper and indicator solutions to test acids/bases |
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17 |
Vectors |
Students use force beam, spring scales and hanging masses to study vectors. |
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18 |
Forces & Work |
Students use a spring scale and masses to study Hooke's law and graph the
results. Use spring scale and incline planes to study the relationships
between forces and work. |
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19 |
Pendulum |
Students perform experiments learning the uses and value of a pendulum |
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20 |
Rockets I |
Students learn about the history and design of rockets and build a rocket. Students
research and write about a space topic. |
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21 |
Rockets II: Newton's Laws of Motion |
Students learn about Newton's three laws of motion and use trigonometry to
calculate altitude of rocket. |
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22 |
Air Pressure |
Students use plastic bags and tubing to lift a book. Use a small/large
syringe to study vacuums/pressure and compressing gas versus liquid. Build
a manometer using aquarium tubing and dyed water. |
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23 |
Heat |
Students study gas laws - warm/cool test tube and see how volume changes,
increase pressure in syringe to observe temp change. Use jars filled with
hot/cold water and observe water movement when brought together. Cover wires
with wax to observe how different materials conduct heat. |
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24 |
Heat Capacity |
Students burn a marshmallow and learn how to calculate the calories in the
marshmallow. |
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25 |
Static Electricity |
Use balloon to pick up gelatin pieces in a dish. Rub fur/cloth on
Plexiglas
sheet to make paper punch holes jump. Experiment with friction rods, cloth,
pith ball and electroscope. |
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26 |
Electricity & Magnetism I |
Students observe the magnetic field produced by a current carrying wire
using a compass. Observe magnetic field in a coil deflecting a suspended
nail inside of coil. Observe power dissipation in a resistor and nichrome
wire. View and learn about inner workings of a doorbell. |
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27 |
Electricity & Magnetism II |
Students make an electromagnet using a nail and wire, insert a magnet into a
coil to produce a current and build a simple electric motor. |
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28 |
Sound |
Students use 2 tuning forks and Vaseline to scratch sound waves. Suspend 4
water-filled bottles by wires of varying length and material to observe
difference in frequency. |
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29 |
Light |
Learn about polarized films. Mix chemicals and alcohol to make crystals and
view them under a microscope. Use a radiometer to see how light can
transfer energy. |
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30 |
Mechanics |
Learn about uniform acceleration in a straight line (free fall). Learn
about the relationship between displacement, velocity and acceleration. |
