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In this experiment, learners separate different types of molecules in marker inks (using a technique called "thin layer chromatography").

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - 8 30 to 45 minutes
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Learners smell balloons filled with different scents to guess what's inside. From this, they infer the presence and motion of scented molecules.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 4 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners investigate how temperature affects the rate of chemical reactions by observing how steel wool reacts with various types of Kool-Aid solutions at different temperatures.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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During this activity, learners will make different versions of "ooze" using varied proportions of detergent and glue.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners discover that there is space between molecules even in a cup "full" of water. They first fill a cup with marbles, and then add sand to fill the gaps between the marbles.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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As a group, learners investigate three packages which are all the same size and shape, but have different contents. One is filled with foam, one is filled with wood, and one is filled with metal.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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This lesson gives full instructions for making cabbage juice indicator, a procedure sheet for learners to record observations as they use the indicator to test materials, and extension activities to d

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In two separate bags, learners mix water with Epsom salts and detergent.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes