Particle Theory of Matter!
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In this lesson, students will learn about the particle theory of matter and how it explains the behaviour of particles at different temperatures.
MATERIALS
- Balloons
- 2 Empty pop bottles
- String
- Coin (loonie)
- Tupperware® containers
- Freezer
- Kettle (hot water)
What's in Baking Powder?
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Students will learn the difference between a pure substance and a mixture by experimenting with household items.
MATERIALS
Baking Powder Experiment:
- Little bowls or a big tray
- Baking soda
- Cream of tartar
- Corn starch
- Baking powder
- Little spoons
- Vinegar
- Water
- Iodine (drugstore)
- pH indicator (red cabbage juice or butterfly peaflower tea)
- Toothpicks
Healthy Yummy Baking Powder Experiment:
- 2 Ripe bananas
- 1⁄4 Cup milk (alt. any non-dairy milk)
- 1⁄2 Cup peanut butter (alt. WowButter)
- 1 1⁄2 Cups oats
- 1⁄3 Cup crushed walnuts (alt. shredded coconut)
- 1⁄2 Cup chocolate chips
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Large bowl
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- Fork and spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
