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Plaster of Paris
COSIAdd to list DetailsIn this activity (page 6 of the PDF), learners will observe both a chemical and a physical change. By experimenting with plaster of paris, students will differentiate between these types of changes...
Overnight Painting Machine: Pico Cricket Activity
Science Museum of MinnesotaAdd to list DetailsThis activity requires a Pico Cricket (tiny computer). In this activity, learners will build a painting machine out of house hold materials, like a cereal box and some thread, use Lego parts to...
Environmental Chemistry
Mount Holyoke CollegeAdd to list DetailsIn this activity with several mini experiments, learners explore the chemistry that helps scientists learn about the environment and how they can help save it. Learners will determine if pollutants...
Casting and Molding
Perkins School for the BlindAdd to list DetailsThis activity was designed for blind learners, but all types of learners can explore the process used to cast and mold molten metal, glass, and plastics. Using gelatin, the learner will work with a...
Make Recycled Paper
Museum of Science and Industry, ChicagoAdd to list DetailsLearners shred used paper, add water, and blend it into pulp. They then strain and roll the pulp out to make new paper. Learners can experiment mixing different colors of paper and adding items...
Make Your Own Paper
American Museum of Natural HistoryAdd to list DetailsThe Chinese invented paper made from plants and cloth about 2,000 years ago. Learners follow a similar process to make paper from recycled paper. Once dry, learners can make something special with...
Stained Glass Glue
American Chemical SocietyAdd to list DetailsIn this activity on page 6 of the PDF, learners use glue instead of glass to create artwork that can be hung in a window. Discover how the chemicals in various materials mix together to make a...