Crazy Chemistry: Reactions in Action

 Week 1: Welcome to the World of Chemistry

• Objective: Discover the basics of chemistry and get introduced to the tools of a chemist.
• Highlights:
  • Learn about atoms, molecules, and how substances combine.
  • Practice using beakers, test tubes, and measuring tools safely.
  • Fun Activity: Create a bubbling chemical reaction.

Week 2: Colorful Chemistry: Reactions in Action

• Objective: Explore chemical reactions that create vibrant colors and effects.
• Highlights:
  • Learn about acids, bases, and how they interact.
  • Experiment with pH indicators to create a color-changing "rainbow."
  • Fun Activity: Make a colorful volcano eruption using household ingredients.

Week 3: Slime, Goo, and Polymers

• Objective: Discover the science of polymers and non-Newtonian fluids.
• Highlights:
  • Learn how molecules link together to form stretchy, gooey substances.
  • Experiment with different ingredients to change slime textures.
  • Fun Activity: Create your own slime and compare it to oobleck (a non-Newtonian fluid).

Week 4: Invisible Ink and Secret Science

• Objective: Investigate chemistry that can create hidden messages and surprises.
• Highlights:
  • Learn how heat and chemical reactions can reveal invisible ink.
  • Explore how chemistry is used in everyday problem-solving.
  • Fun Activity: Write and reveal secret messages using lemon juice and a heat source.

Week 5: Chemistry of Explosions and Fizz

• Objective: Conduct safe experiments to explore the science of fizzing and foaming.
• Highlights:
  • Understand how gases are created during chemical reactions.
  • Explore how pressure and temperature affect reactions.
  • Fun Activity: Create a DIY fizzy rocket using soda and Mentos.

Week 6: The Crazy Chemistry Showcase

• Objective: Present your favorite experiment and celebrate your discoveries.
• Highlights:
  • Choose and demonstrate your favorite experiment for friends and family.
  • Reflect on what you’ve learned about chemistry and how it’s part of everyday life.
  • Celebrate withwith your award certificate! 

*Note: Course outline subject to change based on grade level of students and prior knowledge of students--we believe in providing a truly differentiated learning environment!*