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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.
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Instructional Ideas
- Connect the concept of elements versus compounds to cooking
Classroom Considerations
- Follow all safety procedures to avoid fire and explosions
- Every person must wear safety goggles and lab coats
- The first in a series of nine lessons
Pros
- Highlights vocabulary throughout the unit
- Hands-on, highly engaging experiment
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- Document permissions do not allow for printing