Lab: Conservation of Mass part of MnSTEP Teaching Activity Collection:MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This investigation is a lab where students find out if mass is created or destroyed in a closed system. Students will balance the chemical equation to re-enforce their findings.

Chemical Reactions and Pancakes part of MnSTEP Teaching Activity Collection:MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
Students will compare ingredients in two different pancake recipes, then taste the difference. We will talk about the chemical reaction that happened when the recipes are mixed and why there are bubbles in the pancakes.

Observing, Describing and Measuring Changing Physical Properties: Making Ice Cream part of MnSTEP Teaching Activity Collection:MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
Students will use science skills of observing, describing and measuring in the context of Making Ice Cream. Students will understand the concept that physical properties can change.

Chemical Reactions: Investigating Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions part of MnSTEP Teaching Activity Collection:MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is an inquiry-based investigation where students discover the indicators of chemical reactions (endothermic and exothermic) by collecting data and using that data to develop a testable question for further experimentation.

Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions part of MnSTEP Teaching Activity Collection:MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is a lab investigation where students collect data concerning and endothermic and exothermic reaction.

Penny Bright Experiment: Does Salt & Vinegar Have An Effect On Pennies? part of MnSTEP Teaching Activity Collection:MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is a lab where students will be working with chemical changes and reactions. It's a simple activity that can be done with household items.

The chemistry of sand: Not all beaches are created equal part of NAGT:Our Resources:Teaching Resources:Teaching Materials Collection
Students use science process skills to make observations about various types of sand and make predictions about chemical reactions.

Analyzing pH: Comparing Citrus Fruits, Stain Removers and a Green Product part of MnSTEP Teaching Activity Collection:MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity will introduce pH testing of cleaning products, citrus fruits, and then analyzes a mystery Green product. Students will compare and contrast findings to discover an earth friendly product.

Combustion or Oxidation part of MnSTEP Teaching Activity Collection:MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is a lab designed for students to combust magnesium and use results to explain oxidation/reduction reactions.

Visualizing Molecules in Motion part of MnSTEP Teaching Activity Collection:MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
Students explore the motion of molecules and the ways in which they interact.

Chemical Changes: reacting an acid and base part of MnSTEP Teaching Activity Collection:MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is a lab where students make qualitative and quantitative observation on a chemical change. They will see that gases have mass in accordance with the conservation of matter.

Investigating Ions: Copper Topping part of MnSTEP Teaching Activity Collection:MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
In this chemistry experiment, students will learn the fundamentals of copper plating (without using electricity) and if desired, extend the activity using different variables.