Let's get Chemical
Explore the world of chemistry through various experiments that will turn the kitchen into a laboratory.
Chemistry is a Blast!
Learn about chemical reactions by making a mentos and cola explosion
Supplies List: (If there is something you don't have substitute it out with something else, be creative)
- Chemistry is a Blast Handout
- Diet Cola
- Mentos
Bubble Trouble
Learn how groovy chemistry can be by making your own lava lamp!
Supplies List: (If there is something you don't have substitute it out with something else, be creative)
- Bubble Trouble Handout
- Vegetable oil
- Seltzer tablets
- Food coloring
- Water
- Clean plastic bottle with the cap
Do or (Tie) Dye
Learn about covalent bonds and make your own tie-dye shirts!
Supplies List: (If there is something you don't have substitute it out with something else, be creative)
- Do or (Tie) Dye Handout
- Basic tie dye kit
- Gloves
- Rubber bands
- Plastic or something to lay your tie dying materials on
- Plastic wrap
- Pre-washed white t-shirt or any other white fabric, article of clothing (socks, sweatshirt, shorts, etc.)
Alternate Supplies: (If there is something you don't have substitute it out with something else, be creative)
- Rubbing alcohol
- A dropper bottle or medicine dropper
- Permanent colored markers
- Plastic cup
- Rubber band
- Pre-washed white t-shirt or any other white fabric, article of clothing (socks, sweatshirt, shorts, etc.)
Chemistry Rocks!
Make your own crystals and learn about the process of re-crystallization
Supplies List: (If there is something you don't have substitute it out with something else, be creative)
- Chemistry Rocks Handout
- Water
- String
- Pencils
- Pipe cleaners
- Scissors
- Glass jars
- A spoon
- 1 cooking pot
- Borax
Cookie Chemistry
Bake a sweet treat and learn just how important each ingredient is!
Supplies List: (If there is something you don't have substitute it out with something else, be creative)
- Cookie Chemistry Handout
- 2, 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoom salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 2 mixing bowls
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- A whisk or something to mix with
- A baking sheet
- *Search online if you need ideas to get started