Lab Investigation Mixture Separation part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This is a lab that is designed to have students write a lab procedure and separate out mixture of substances with different properties. It is also a good introduction to the different lab equipment that they will be using through out the year.

Mass Spectrometry: Using a Game Format to Develop Logic Skills While Applying Fundamental Chemistry Knowledge to Determine Possible Chemical Formula Represented in Graphic Output From A Mass Spetrometer part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is a series of game-like lessons that assist the student in developing the logic skills needed to read mass spectrometer output and formulate the identity of an unknown molecule. As students endeavor to identify the unknown they must apply fundamental chemistry knowledge including formula mass, isotopes, periodic table, relative abundance, interpreting graphs, organic chemistry, ionization, bonding rules, and structural formulas.

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

Investigating motors and magnetism. part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is an activity where students build a motor, learn motor operation and theory, interpret their understanding through troubleshooting, and develop a new, experimental question related to the motor. One follow-up activity would be coupling their motor to a fan blade or other axle to convert electrical energy to magnetic energy into mechanical motion for real world application.

Introduction to Electricity by creating a light up quiz board part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is a guided demonstration where students create light up quiz boards to demonstrate electricity vocabulary.

Investigating Batteries: Building an Electrolytic Cell part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is an inquiry where students will design an electrolytic cell that produces work in the form of lighting a bulb.