Kool-Aid Chemistry part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
In this chemistry experiment, students will investigate dilution with Kool-aid. The students will use their five senses to explore the solution.

Charles' Law and Ivory Soap part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is a 2 part lab activity where students record properties of various bars of soap, and make models of molecules as they are cooled or heated. Students develop a new experiment changing one variable.

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.

Chemical Reactions and Pancakes part of 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.

What Is The Matter? part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
The students will use investigation and data collection to investigate the three states of matter. They will draw conclusions about the physical properties by answering questions.

Investigating Changes of State: Chemical and Physical Changes part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
In this activity students explore and identify chemical and physical changes by observing a variety of changes in matter in lab stations and through the making of butter and pancakes.

Investigating Chromatography: Separating Pigments part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is a lab investigation where students design an experiment to extract pigments (AKA chromatography) from different colored, water soluble markers.

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.

Investigating Chromatography: Separating Pigments part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is a lab investigation where students design an experiment to extract pigments (AKA chromatography) from different colored, water soluble markers.

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