15 Hands-On Chemistry Activities To Do at Home or School
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Download, save and print these standards-aligned chemistry activities for use in your lab. Each activity has our triple “E” rating: Easy, Exciting, and Educational!
All you need to do is gather a few standard lab supplies to get your class started on these mind-blowing science activities. Each activity helps students expand their chemistry horizons—from endothermic reactions to super-absorbent polymers to chemiluminescence. Download all 15 with one click above, or choose individual activities below.
Students will discover answers to questions like:
- What are the properties of transition metals?
- What causes pressurized cans to explode?
- How do you make disappearing ink?
- What would happen if you put a drop of water on a pile of hydrophobic sand?
- What are examples of exothermic and endothermic reactions?
Whether in the classroom or their rad lab at home, you’ll find the right activity to inspire your students and guide their discovery and learning.
You can also check out more details of each activity below.
Download the activities and explore all these topics with your students!
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