Standards Addressed At This Station
Science (NGSS)
K-2-PS1-1: Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.
3-5-ETS1-3: Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered.
Crosscutting Concepts: Cause and Effect; Structure and Function
Math (CCSS-M)
K.MD.1–2: Describe and compare measurable attributes.
3.MD.3: Represent and interpret data (e.g., outcomes with and without soap).
English Language Arts (CCSS-ELA)
SL.K-5.1: Participate in collaborative conversations with peers and adults about observations.
W.3–5.7: Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation.
RI.3–5.3: Follow procedural texts and understand sequences in scientific processes (video instructions).
RI.K–5.3: Describe connections between scientific concepts and observations.
Technology (ISTE Standards for Students)
1.1 Empowered Learner: Students use observation tools to deepen understanding.
1.5 Computational Thinker: Students collect data and identify patterns (outcome comparisons).
Art (National Core Arts Standards)
Anchor Standard #10: Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context (e.g., relevance of cleanliness and soap use).
Soap and Pepper Reaction
Have students watch the video
Have student sprinkle pepper into a bowl of water (Less is better).
Have them put a q-tip in and the pepper wont move away
Have students dip their q-tip in soap and try again.
Students will see that the pepper flees from the q-tip now.
Needs
Pepper
Bowl
Water
Soap
Paper Towel
Q tip
Something to watch video
Stamp for completion student sheet