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Goofy Putty
Students examine mixtures and solution properties by making a borax polymer. In this chemical reactions lesson, students make a putty out of borax solution mixed to create a polymer.
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Cowboy Cooking
Students explain uses and reasons for leftovers. They compare similarities and differences between present day food and what the cowboys ate.
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Drinking Dirty Water
Students consider the importance of clean drinking water. They conduct a taste experiment with water, adding incremental drips of salt and vinegar to determine at which point it doesn't taste drinkable.
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A Very Simple Conductivity Meter
Learners conduct a simple conductivity meter to test the ionic or non-ionic nature of water samples including one from their home.