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- 3rd
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Students perform an experiment using different mixtures of dishwasher detergent. They construct bar graphs that record their bubble data for each detergent set. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students see how detergent changes the way water acts. They use observations to explain the differences between the red water and the green water. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students explore how to set up a controlled experiment. They determine the effects of oil, detergent, copper crystals sulfate and lawn fertilizer have on the growth of algae. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students discuss the importance of water quality for humans and fish and make predictions about what happens to water that is polluted. In small groups, they conduct experiments to compare and contrast water that is unpolluted and water tainted with motor oil, paint, or detergent. Students determine the importance of clean water to aquatic habitats. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students explore DNA. They work in groups and mix prepared detergent/ salt solution, meat tenderizer solution, Fleischman's yeast and water to extract DNA from yeast. Observations are recorded. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the breakdown of proteins. They cut wells in Jell-O and observe as the detergent digests the Jell-O. Students record their observations and take measurements. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the effects of detergents and fertilizers on aquatic life. They describe algae. Students define tehh term eutrophication as the process by which a body of water, such as a pond, lake, stream or river, has a sudden increase in plant life. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 5th
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This activity explores the sense of sight, nutritional needs, and the importance of milk and dairy in our diet. Students discuss color mixing, surface tension and rainbow milk. Students actively mix three colors of food coloring with dish liquid detergent in a bowl of milk. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students participate in a lesson focused upon the concept of proteases and how they are used in the manufacturing of laundry detergent. They conduct an experiment to test the strength of proteases and then make observations while recording them for analysis. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students discover how Chemistry will aid them in their lives. They provide examples of how Chemistry affects their lives at home and how they may use Chemistry when at home.They study the chemistry of common cleaning agents found in a home. Full Review »
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