Used as an introduction for lab safety and claim, evidence, and reasoning

Introduction to the techniques of measurement in the chemistry lab

Introduces the concept of density, using ratios, graphing, and provides practice with accurate measurement. 

Shows students how to create equations to model the behavior of gases. Provides opportunities to practice graphing. Students calculate zero Kelvin!

What is fire? Students perform open-ended experiments to collect evidence to define fire as matter, energy, a combination of both, or something else. 

Students use ice core samples and graphical data to analyze climate change. 

What if your roof had solar panels? Could you generate enough electricity? Let's do some calculations. 

These two labs work together to follow a pathway toward experimentally determining the true nature of electrons. 

How are the reactions of magnesium and calcium both similar and different? How does this relate to electron structure?

Is water an element or compound? This may seem obvious, but it wasn't so obvious to people for thousands of years. Can you collect experimental evidence to support  your idea?

Cornstarch + water = magic. Why does oobleck behave the way it does?

Can you explain why these interesting color patterns form?

Can you explain these weird behaviors using your knowledge of chemical structure and function?

Can you use your knowledge of chemistry to find out who took Mr. Mole...before it's too late?

Can you turn copper into silver and then gold?

Why does copper (II) sulfate change colors when heated? Can you figure out what is happening to the mass? 

Can you predict the results of several reaction types?

Can you explain how heat is flowing?

Can you distinguish between heat, temperature, and heat capacity in order to calculate the specific heat of several samples?

What happens when reactions go in either direction? 

What is hot ice? Is it really frozen or is it supersaturated?