Fossil Fuels to Products Materials ACTIVITY
MATERIALS NEEDED
ACTIVITY
Exploring Sound Waves
Metal slinky spring Large foam cup Small foam cup
Exploring Core Sampling
4 Colors of sand Clear plastic straws Opaque cups (bathroom-sized) Water in spray bottles Plastic spoons Rulers 1 Bag of small gravel (optional)
Understanding Density
100 mL Graduated cylinders 600 mL Beakers Corn syrup Water, dyed with food coloring Vegetable oil Plastic buttons Grapes Small corks Pennies Glass marbles Wooden beads Ice cubes
Exploring Porosity
1 Bag large gravel (coarse gravel) 1 Bag medium gravel (pea gravel) 1 Bag small gravel (aquarium size) Water (can be dyed with food coloring) 600 mL Beakers or tall clear cups or jars 100 mL Graduated cylinders
Getting the Oil Out
Clear drinking straws Masking tape Scissors Ruler Chocolate milk or other beverage (preferably a dark color so it can be seen through the straw)
Distillation Products
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MATERIALS NEEDED
The Refining Process
2% Milk Vinegar Saucepans Wooden spoons Hot plates Pot holders Safety glasses
Polymers
Cornstarch Water Sealable plastic sandwich bags Measuring spoons Food coloring Paper plates White glue Borax Spoons or popsicle sticks Small paper cups Food coloring Graduated cylinder Rulers
Slush Powder
Sodium polyacrylate 400 mL Beakers 100 mL Beakers Water Salt (optional)
Pretzel Power
3” x 5” Cards Internet access for students Large bag of pretzels Plastic sandwich bags Posterboard or sign paper
Synthesis Activity
Large piece of mural paper Colored markers
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