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Colorful Indicators

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Young chemists learns about acids and bases by coming up with a solution that will test for each. They also access the Internet to perform research. They are encouraged to contact students in other schools by conducting the experiment at the same time and comparing results. The experiment is simple to run, and the materials needed are easy to find.

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acids, bases

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acids, bases, Chemistry, science
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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