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.

Chemical Reactions: Investigating Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions part of 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.

Mystery Box Scientific Method Inquiry Lab part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
A lab activity that develops methods other than sight to collect information.

Investigating soil acidity: Comparing pH and buffering capacity of various soils part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
In this activity students investigate soil pH differences and buffering capacity as it relates to acid rain, interpret and present their findings, and develop a new, experimental question.

Investigating Motion: Understanding Frame of Reference part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
In this lab activity, students observe and describe motion from different frames of reference and measure the time for the motion. They analyze their findings and develop a working definition of "frame of reference".

Marshmallow Models part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity will take complex molecules and polyatomic ions the students have learned and construct them out of marshmallows and redhots. This develops understanding in VESPR structures and hybrid molecules.

Investigating Newton's 3rd Law: Coin Flick part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is a structured inquiry for students to observe how Newton's 3rd law of motion which states that to every action there must be an equal reaction. By flicking a set # of coin into a row of coins they will observe the force of the impact being passed along until the last coin flies off when no other coin prevents it from moving.

Identifying the force (push/pull) used to put sports equipment into motion part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is designed for a primary classroom (large area) investigation where students investigate sports equipment and decide what force; push or pull (twist) is used to put the object in motion. Students develop a method of recording the data colleted and can present the information gathered.

Trends on the Periodic Table: Metals, Non-Metals, and Metalloids part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
Students will classify elements as metals, non-metals and metalloids based on their observtions of appearance, conductivity, malleability and reactivity with dilute acid. They will observe the location of these groups on the periodic table.

Loopy Lewis Dot Diagrams part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
Loopy dot diagrams uses fruit loops as a manipulative to help students develop the basic skills for making Lewis dot structures to model covalent bonding.