150 Captivating Chemistry Experiments Using Household Substances

Description

Instill a love for science with the delightful experiments contained in this book. The experiments do not require expensive lab equipment and use ordinary household materials which can easily be obtained from a grocery or hardware store. This book contains 10 chapters covering topics such as Density, Air Pressure, Acids and Bases, Chemical Reaction, Polymers, and more. Each chapter provides a brief description of the topic to be discussed followed by a series of experiments to help your student fully understand the concepts. Each experiment is arranged starting with an Objective and followed by the Materials Needed, Safety Precautions, and Procedure (steps in completing the experiment), and ends with an Explanation. The experiments are suitable for grades K-12; however, adult supervision is a must. This book will provide you with many exciting experiments at a minimal cost and would be a practical supplement to any science curriculum.

150 More ... Experiments is designed to pick up where the first volume left off and includes exciting experiments on density, air pressure, gas laws, phase changes, properties of liquids, properties of solids, solutions, chemical reactions, acids and bases, polymers, energy, electricity and magnetism, light, and "edible chemistry." Like the first book, each of the experiments within can be completed with ordinary, household materials, but often offer dramatic results! ~ Carl

Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Religious Content
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.