Students use silver nitrate to develop latent fingerprints, learning the chemistry behind the reaction with chloride ions in sweat. This hands-on forensic activity demonstrates how prints become visible and explores real-world crime scene applications.
Ultraviolet-sensitive beads change color when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light. Students can use these beads to perform inquiry-based experiments to
In this activity, students use a solar-powered model, such as the dancing flowers often sold at discount variety stores. They carefully disassemble the plastic housing and attach a sensor to the capacitor, then use probe ware to graph the voltage across the capacitor.
The Connection Between Taste, Smell, and Flavor The sense of taste and smell are closely related. Humans can distinguish 5
Budgets and all the administrative work around them are always top frustrations and stressors for lab managers and college or
Introduction Growing snowflakes in a bottle can be a fun demonstration to show your students, or they can grow their
Dry ice is added to a basic solution of dish detergent and universal indicator. Commercially, dry ice is used as
Sculpting the musculature of the lower leg Human anatomy is often taught using a systems approach–skeletal system, nervous system, digestive
This lab activity will guarantee a snow day! Teach solutions and crystallization while making snowflake decorations for your classroom. Looking
This activity takes a look at autumn leaves as objects of aesthetic beauty and scientific interest. For this activity, each
As the holidays arrive, students tend to become distracted. Performing demonstrations and doing fun class activities can help keep their
An Introduction to Polymer Chemistry Whether you want to introduce students to polymers, engage them with a fun science demo,
Help your students understand spectroscopy with these hand-on lab activities. Here are 4 engaging hands-on lab activities from Thermo Fisher
“Scare” your students by exciting the electrons of chlorophyll molecules with black light, causing the molecules to release their energy
Chromatography is an important technique in the chemistry lab. This activity uses a popular beverage for a safe, engaging lab
Treat your ghosts and ghouls to some spirited demos and hands-on activities, and celebrate Halloween as the finale to your
Identifying family and period properties within the periodic table Too often, students remember for a short time certain trends and
Home Save to Library Save to Library share Outdoor Learning Activities Spring is in the air, and if your students
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