American Chemical Society
Inquiry in Action: Production of a Gas: Controlling a Chemical Reaction
Observe reactions that produce gases in this lab activity! Students observe chemical changes as they evaluate the amount of gas produced. This lab activity includes both student and teacher instruction sheets.
American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society: Science for Kids: Chemical and Physical Change
Engaging hands-on science lessons for grades 2-6 on chemical and physical changes.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Calorimetry Defined
To aid in lab experiments, the Chemistry Lab of Dartmouth College offers a definition of calorimetry, as well as detailed instructions on how to use a calorimeter. There are also pictures provided to help explain the process.
American Chemical Society
Inquiry in Action: Formation of a Precipitate
A lab activity where students observe a chemical reaction by creating a precipitate. In this lab, students will create soap scum by combining hard water with soap. Lab activity includes both student and teacher information sheets.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Qualitative Analysis of Anions
"In this experiment, you will observe the reactions of some simple salts, analyze common household chemicals, and identify an unknown sample by testing its reactivity."
Other
The Science House: Dancing Spaghetti
The chemical change of matter is illustrated in this lab experiment when spaghetti is placed in a solution of baking soda and vinegar. Watch the spaghetti rise to the surface and sink again once the gas is released.