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Yellow and blue make green in a colorful lesson on liquid solutions. The seventh installment of a 16-part Inquiry to Action series asks pupils to mix different-colored solutions and record their observations. They then use their observations to identify an unknown liquid.
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NGSS:
Designed
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Use different colors to determine if that affects the solution results
Classroom Considerations
- Allow time to collect and prepare necessary materials
- Requires an understanding of liquids on the molecular level
Pros
- Offers a detailed teaching guide with questioning strategies
- Emphasizes scientific vocabulary throughout
Cons
- None