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Science curriculum for K—5th grades.

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Chemical Magic

Chemical Reactions & Properties of Matter

  1. Lessons
  2. Activity Prep
  3. Assessments

Chemical Magic (Grades 4-5) Mystery 1: Introduction to Chemistry

Could you transform something worthless into gold?

Exploration (18 min)
Activity: Part 1: Test Like an Alchemist, Part 2: The King's Sword (45 min)
Optional Extras (2 hrs)

Chemical Magic (Grades 4-5) Mystery 2: Acids, Reactions, & Properties of Matter

What would happen if you drank a glass of acid?

Exploration (18 min)
Activity: Acid Test (40 min)
Optional Extras (2 hrs)

Chemical Magic (Grades 4-5) Mystery 3: Chemical Reactions

What do fireworks, rubber, and silly putty have in common?

Exploration (12 min)
Activity: The Great Goo Experiment (45 min)
Optional Extras (2 hrs)
Additional Mysteries will be added to this unit in the 2017-18 year.