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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 this activity, learners build a simple electrolysis device. Then learners use an indicating solution to visualize hydrogen and oxygen molecules in water.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners make acid/base indicator paper, place the indicator paper on an anthill, disturb a bunch of ants, and then observe what happens!

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 11 45 to 60 minutes
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This activity uses turmeric, a common spice in curry, as an indicator for acidity and basicity. Turmeric is yellow in acid and neutral substances, but turns bright red with bases.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 11 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners mix ingredients in a plastic bag, and then identify three characteristics of a chemical reaction: production of heat, color change, and production of a gas.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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This is an activity (on page 2 of the PDF under Bone Regrowth Activity) about the two main components of bone - collagen and minerals (like calcium) - and how they each contribute to its flexibility a

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 7 days
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In this chemistry challenge, learners combine acids and bases in a universal indicator to create five different colors.

Over $20 per group Ages 4 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this simple chemistry activity (page 1 of PDF under SciGirls Activity: Colorblind Dogs) about acids and bases, learners will mix a baking soda and water solution and use it to paint a message on a

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners make film canister rocket ships. A fin pattern is glued onto the outside of the canister, and fuel (water and half an antacid tablet) is mixed inside the canister.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 4 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners perform an experiment to find out what determines a flower's color.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners will develop a method to test five similar-looking powders (baking soda, baking powder, cream of tartar, detergent, and cornstarch) with four test liquids (water, vinegar, i

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this chemistry activity, learners will test the pH of various foods and household substances using cabbage.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this introductory activity and demonstration, learners are introduced to the concept that different substances react chemically in characteristic ways.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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This is an activity about acid-base reactions using eggs and vinegar. Learners place eggs inside a container of vinegar and leave to soak overnight.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 11 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners write their initials by applying different clear "magic ink" solutions to separate pieces of paper and then "develop" the inks with other clear solutions.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 14 - adult Under 5 minutes
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In this physics activity, learners will investigate the strength of egg shells.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this experiment, learners test multiple food items to see if they are an acid or base using an indicator solution created with red cabbage.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners make kimchee or sauerkraut, which is really just fermented cabbage, in a 2-liter plastic bottle.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - 14 1 to 4 weeks
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In this activity, learners explore acids and bases by preparing six solutions that combine vinegar and ammonia, ranging from acid (all vinegar) to base (all ammonia).

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - adult Under 5 minutes
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Learners discover that their breath contains carbon dioxide, one of the pollutants found in car exhaust.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 11 5 to 10 minutes