It's About Time
Elements and Compounds
Young scientists use electrolysis to separate water into its elements before experimenting with fire to learn about their properties. A helpful resource provides a reading passage and analysis questions.
American Chemical Society
Preparation and Combustion of Biodiesel
The United States is the world's largest producer of biofuel. During an in-class investigation, young scientists produce their own biodiesel. They burn a sample of it to determine the heat of combustion. Then they discuss the...
NOAA
Make Your Own Volcano!
Make a volcano erupt in your own classroom! Young scientists use household and craft materials to model and simulate the eruption of a volcano.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Rainbow Fire
Astronomers can determine the atomic composition of distant stars by measuring the spectrum of light emitted by the star. Sound cool? Well in this project you can do something similar by observing the color of flames when various...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Make a Fire Snake
With a few simple ingredients, you can create a "fire snake" that appears to grow out of nowhere. Although it looks magical, no magic is involved-it is all because of a chemical reaction.
Maryland Science Center
Maryland Science Center: Burning Money [Pdf]
An interesting chemical reaction experiment where a dollar bill is set on fire. When the flame dies out, students are asked to explain why that happened.