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Observation and Experiment—Introduction to the Scientific Method—Guided-Inquiry Kit

By: Lee Marek, Retired, Naperville North H.S., Naperville, IL

Observation and Experiment Kit - Introduction to the Scientific Method
Observation and Experiment Kit - Introduction to the Scientific Method
Item #: AP6167 

Price: $53.92

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With the Observation and Experiment Introduction to the Scientific Method Kit, students design controlled experiments to identify the substances responsible for changes. This is a fun, easy activity to introduce students to chemistry.

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Introduce students to air and water pollutants using this comprehensive, hands-on kit. Students will gain a deeper understanding of air quality by performing valuable experiments to detect smoke, particulate materials and acidic gases in air. Safe and easy tablet-type tests are used to explore critical water factors, such as pH, phosphate and ammonia. Kit includes detailed background information, complete instructions and reproducible student handouts.

Complete for 30 students working in pairs.

 

This kit contains hazardous materials and is therefore not returnable due to DOT regulations.

Specifications

Materials Included in Kit: 
Calcium chloride, lab grade, 500 g
Phenol red, aqueous solution, 0.02%, 500 mL
Sodium bicarbonate, lab grade, 250 g


Correlation to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)†

Science & Engineering Practices

Asking questions and defining problems
Planning and carrying out investigations
Analyzing and interpreting data
Constructing explanations and designing solutions

Disciplinary Core Ideas

MS-PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter
MS-PS1.B: Chemical Reactions
HS-PS1.B: Chemical Reactions
HS-PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter

Crosscutting Concepts

Cause and effect
Stability and change

Performance Expectations

MS-PS4-2: Develop and use a model to describe that waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through various materials.