|
Activity
|
Workshop?
(tables, sink, electricity)
|
Booth?
(No sink, small space)
|
Comments
|
[#97] The Sweeter Side of Density
Michael Davis and Charles Henry, J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, p1088A (Aug 2008). |
Yes. |
No. |
Solutions may be stored from 2–4 weeks. |
[#96] Fun with Fingerprints: Cyanoacrylate Fuming
Anastasios Nikitakis and Karaliota A. Lymperopoulou, J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, p816A (Jun 2008). |
Yes. |
No. |
Do not touch the super glue and avoid prolonged exposure to the fumes. Cyanoacrylate fumes are flammable. |
[#95] A Candle in the Wind
Robert J. Eierman, J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, p528A (Apr 2008). |
Yes. |
Yes. |
Because fire is used in this Activity, special caution is required. |
[#94] Hold the Heat: Global Warming and Calorimetry
Joel D. Burley and Harold S. Johnston, J. Chem. Educ. 2008, 85, p224A (Feb 2008). |
Yes. |
No. |
We recommend presenting this Activity as part of a broader discussion of global warming. |
[#93] Aluminum—Air Battery
Modesto Tamez and Julie H. Yu, J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, p1936A (Dec 2007). |
Yes. |
Yes. |
If desired, students can also measure the voltage and current produced by their cell on a multimeter. |
[#92] Testing for Iodide in Table Salt
Stephen W. Wright, J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, p1616A (Oct 2007). |
Yes. |
Yes. |
Distilled water is recommended; use of tap water can produce erratic results. |
[#91] Fluorescent Fun: Using a Homemade Fluorometer
M. Farooq Wahab, J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, p1312A (Aug 2007). |
Yes. |
No. |
Requires a darkened room. |
[#90] How Does Your Laundry Glow?
Richard B. Weinberg, J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, p800A (May 2007). |
Yes. |
No. |
Never look directly at a UV light source. Liquid laundry detergent is irritating to open cuts and the eyes. |
[#89] Colorful Lather Printing
Susan A. S. Hershberger, Matt Nance, Arlyne M. Sarquis, Lynn M. Hogue, J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, p608A (Apr 2007). |
Yes. |
Yes. |
Shaving cream can become irritating if left on skin for too long. Wash your hands when you are done. |
[#88] Cool! Rates of Heating and Cooling
Martin Bartholow, J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, p448A (Mar 2007). |
Yes. |
No. |
Different sizes of thermometer bulbs give different rates of warming. Groups could compare data for different bulbs. |
[#87] Garbage Juice: Waste Management and Leachate Generation
Jenna R. Jambeck and Jean M. Andino, J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, p240A (Feb 2007). |
Yes. |
No. |
Do not taste or eat any food that has been in the laboratory or that has been in contact with laboratory equipment. |
[#86] Cooking Up Colors from Plants, Fabric, and Metal
Jennifer E. Mihalick and Kathleen M. Donnelly, J. Chem. Educ. 2007, 84, p96A (Jan 2007). |
No. |
No. |
Marigold flower heads need to be collected from plants during summer or early fall, and may be dried and saved. |
[#85] A Kool Reaction from the Fine Print
Susan A. S. Hershberger and Arlyne M. Sarquis, J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, p1792A (Dec 2006). |
Yes. |
Yes. |
Do not consume any of the beverages or the beverage plus steel wool samples in this Activity.
Safety goggles are required. |
[#84] Whatever Floats (or Sinks) Your Can
Michael J. Sanger, J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, p1632A (Nov 2006). |
Yes. |
Yes. |
This lesson lends itself well to class cooperation. |
[#83] Chemistry of Cement
Patricia Mason, J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, p1472A (Oct 2006). |
No. |
No. |
Students should take care not to inhale the dust from the concrete mix. Samples can take several days to cure. |
[#82] Millikan: Good to the Last (Oil) Drop
Earl F. Pearson, J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, p1312A (Sep 2006). |
Yes. |
Yes. |
Instructors may wish to substitute a very small high-field neodymium magnet for the final large drop. |
[#81] pHantastic Fluorescence
Mark Muyskens, J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, p768A (May 2006). |
Yes. |
Yes. |
Keep direct viewing of the UV black light to a minimum. |
[#80] Ions or Molecules? Polymer Gels Can Tell
Brett Criswell, J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, p576A (Apr 2006). |
Yes. |
No. |
Superabsorbent polymer dust can dry and irritate eyes, nose, and mouth. Avoid making dust and avoid direct contact with the polymer. |
[#79] Popcorn-What's in the Bag?
Marissa B. Sherman and Thomas A. Evans, J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, p416A (Mar 2006). |
Yes. |
No. |
This activity requires a microwave oven and microwave popcorn. |
[#78] Soil Testing: Dig In!
Linda N. Fanis and Erica K. Jacobsen, J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, p240A (Feb 2006). |
Yes. |
No. |
To do the Activity, students need to collect soil samples and then dry them before beginning testing. |
[#77] Modeling Dynamic Equilibrium with Coins
Martin Bartholow, J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, p48A (Jan 2006). |
Yes. |
Yes (Especially mathematical calculations without coins). |
May substitute other small objects for coins. |
[#76] I Screen, You Screen, We All Screen for Phenolics
Michael B. Sady, J. Chem Educ. 2005, 82, p1808A (Dec 2005). |
Yes. |
No. |
Goggles should be worn during this Activity. None of the food products, including grapes and their juice, should be eaten. |
[#75] Trusty or Rusty? Oxidation Rate of Nails
Stephen W. Wright, J. Chem Educ. 2005, 82, p1648A (Nov 2005). |
Yes. |
Could demonstrate final product. |
The instructor may choose to prepare the gelatin mixture and pour it into dishes for students. |
[#74] Memory Metal
JCE Editorial Staff, J. Chem Educ. 2005, 82, p1488A (Oct 2005). |
Yes. |
Could demonstrate shaped memory metal. |
In a laboratory situation, instructors may wish to use Bunsen burners instead of candles to investigate the metal wires. A hair drier could be used in place of hot water to heat the memory metal to return it to its remembered shape. |
[#73] Colors in Liquid Crystals
George Lisensky and Elizabeth Boatman, J. Chem Educ. 2005, 82, p1360A (Sep 2005). |
Yes. |
Could have already-prepared liquid crystal "sandwiches" to demonstrate. |
Cholesteric liquid crystal components should be prepared ahead of time. If stored in a sealed container, they can be prepared months in advance. |
[#72] Nanopattering with Lithography
Christy L. Haynes, Adam D. McFarland, Richard P. Van Duyne, Hilary A. Godwin, J. Chem Educ. 2005, 82, p768A (May 2005). |
Yes. |
No. |
Low-density polyethylene spheres are available from the McMaster-Carr Supply Company. Marbles or small balls may be substituted for the polyethylene spheres. |
[#71] Investigating the Invisible: Attenuation of Radio Waves
Anthony A. Smith and Charles A. Smith, J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, p560A (Apr 2005). |
Yes. |
Yes. |
Requires a small, battery-powered AM/FM radio. |
[#70] The Nature of Hydrogen Bonding
Emeric Schultz, J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, p400A (Mar 2005). |
Yes. |
Yes. |
Kits of K'Nex to build 100 models (enough for 15 students) are available from the Bloomsburg University Math and Science Learning Center for a nominal cost plus shipping. Contact author. |
[#69] A Cool Drink!: An Introduction to Concentrations!
Mindy Bedrossian, J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, p240A (Feb 2005). |
Yes. |
Yes. |
Should be performed in a non-laboratory environment with non-laboratory glassware. |
|
[#68] Turning on the Light
Patricia B. O'Hara, Carol Engelson, and Wayne St. Peter, J. Chem. Educ. 2005, 82, p48A (Jan 2005).
|
Yes.
|
Yes.
|
Activity uses UV black lights and requires a darkened room. Care should be taken not to shine UV lights into eyes.
|
|
[#67] Flame Tests: Which Ion Causes the Color?
Michael J. Sanger, J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, p1776A (Dec 2004).
|
Yes, if Bunsen burner hook-ups available.
|
No.
|
Activity uses Bunsen burners.
|
|
[#66] A Magnetic Meal
JCE Editorial Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, p1584A (Nov 2004).
|
Yes.
|
Could show cereal slurry and extract iron.
|
Not all cereals will contain iron in the form of magnetic filings.
|
|
[#65] Calories-Who's Counting?
JCE Editorial Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, p1440A (Oct 2004).
|
Yes.
|
No.
|
Activity should be performed under a fume hood, in a well-ventilated area, or outside. Work over a nonflammable surface and have a fire extinguisher available.
|
|
[#64] Bowling for Density!
Kathleen Holley, Diana Mason, and Kirk Hunter, J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, p1312A (Sep 2004).
|
Yes.
|
No.
|
Requires bowling balls; bowling alleys will often donate used "house balls".
|
|
[#63] Determining Rate of Flow through a Funnel
Martin Bartholow, J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, p672A (May 2004).
|
Yes.
|
No.
|
Clean, empty, 2-liter plastic beverage bottles are necessary for cutting into funnels.
|
|
[#62] Color My Nanoworld
Adam D. McFarland, Christy L. Haynes, Chad A. Mirkin, Richard P. Van Duyne and Hilary A. Godwin, J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, p224A (Feb 2004).
|
Yes. |
No.
|
Two stock solutions need to be prepared ahead of time.
|
|
[#61] Checkerboard Chromatography
Charles A. Smith, J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, p384A (Mar 2004).
|
Yes.
|
Could demonstrate game.
|
Instructor could prepare game boards ahead of time.
|
|
[#60] Water Filtration
Erica K. Jacobsen, J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, p224A (Feb 2004).
|
Yes.
|
Could demonstrate a water filtration column.
|
Students contaminate a sample of water and filter it using a homemade water filtration column. However, the filtered water should NOT be consumed, since contaminants may remain.
|
|
[#59] Some Like It Hot, Some Like It Cold
Robert G. Silberman, J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81, p64A (Jan 2004).
|
Yes.
|
Maybe.
|
This Activity can be done on a small scale using homemade calorimeter strips prepared ahead of time, or done on a large scale using polystyrene cups.
|
|
[#58] Bath Bubblers
Mary E. Harris and Barbra Walker, J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, p1416A (Dec 2003).
|
Can use pre-made bubblers.
|
Can demonstrate pre-made bubblers.
|
Bubblers take at least 24 hours to dry before they can be removed from the molds.
|
|
[#57] Pondering Packing Peanut Polymers
Perry A. Cook, Sue Hall, and Jill Donahue, J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, p1288A (Nov 2003).
|
Yes. The parts that use acetone require a fume hood.
|
The parts that don't use acetone could be used.
|
This Activity uses acetone. Students should wear safety goggles throughout the Activity and gloves when handling acetone. Use acetone in a fume hood.
|
|
[#56] Where There's Fire There's...
Stephen W. Wright, J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, p1160A (Oct 2003).
|
Maybe.
|
No.
|
This Activity uses fire, so special caution is required. The oxygen gas generated must not be inhaled; it may be contaminated with residues of chlorine bleach.
|
|
[#55] Diffusion of Water through a Differentially Permeable Membrane
Maria Guadalupe Bertoluzzo, Fabio E. Quattrin, Stella Maris Bertoluzzo, and Ruben Rigatuso, J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, p1032A (Sep 2003).
|
Maybe.
|
No.
|
If supply of potassium hexacyanoferrate(II) consists of very small pieces the size of grains of sand, you must make larger pieces prior to the Activity (dissolving solid in small amount of water, evaporating overnight).
|
|
[#54] Out of the Blue
Mark E. Noble, J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80 p536A (May 2003).
|
Yes.
|
Pre-made bottles could be used.
|
At least one plastic two-liter soda bottle is needed for each student or group performing the Activity.
|
|
[#53] Apple Fool! An Introduction to Artificial Flavors
JCE Editorial Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80, p408A (Apr 2003).
|
Yes.
|
Yes.
|
This Activity involves food tasting and requires a non-lab environment and non-lab glassware.
|
|
[#52] Flipping Pennies and Burning Candles: Adventures in Kinetics
Michael J. Sanger, J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80 p304A (Mar 2003).
|
Yes.
|
The portion that uses pennies could be done.
|
A balance is required for the candle portion of the Activity. A lit birthday candle is used.
|
|
[#51] Mass Spectra
JCE Editorial Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80 p176A (Feb 2003).
|
Yes.
|
Yes.
|
This Activity only uses pen and paper. An alternate Activity that uses actual amino acid masses instead of arbitrarily assigned prime numbers is available on JCE Online.
|
|
[#50] Acid Raindrops Keep Fallin' in My Lake
JCE Editorial Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 2003, 80 p40A (Jan 2003).
|
Only the first few testing points could be observed.
|
No.
|
Observations are made before adding vinegar to the simulated lakes, immediately after adding vinegar, and then 30 min, 24 h, and 48 h later.
|
|
[#49] Acid-Base Reactions with Carbon Dioxide
Ana Paula Carvalho, Ångela F. S. S. Mendonça, and M. Fátima M. Piedade, J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79 p1464A (Dec 2002).
|
Yes.
|
No.
|
Turmeric can stain skin, clothing, and equipment. Reaction 2 may overflow small containers. The working surface should be protected from spills.
|
|
[#48] Through the Looking Glass
JCE Editorial Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79 p1360A (Nov 2002).
|
Yes.
|
Maybe.
|
Household ammonia solution is used as an ingredient in the window cleaning solutions. Goggles are needed.
|
|
[#47] Brushing Up on Chemistry
Ashley Trantow, J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79 p1168A (Oct 2002).
|
Maybe.
|
No.
|
This Activity requires hard-boiled eggs. Water is needed to rinse off the test areas on the eggs, along with a place for the rinse water to collect.
|
|
[#46] Measurements for a Rainy Day
JCE Editorial Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79 p1104A (Sep 2002).
|
No.
|
No.
|
This Activity requires a rainy day. Students take measurements in order to calculate rainfall rate and density.
|
|
[#45] Meltdown Showdown! Which Deicer Works Best?
John W. Lyga, J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79, p592A (May 2002).
|
Maybe parts II and IV.
|
No.
|
Ice disks used in part IV need to be made ahead of time in the freezer and kept frozen until used in the Activity. Access to a freezer is required for part I. Part III is done overnight.
|
|
[#44] An After-Dinner Trick
JCE Editorial Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79, p480A (Apr 2002).
|
Yes.
|
No.
|
Ice cubes and water are needed to perform the Activity.
|
[#43] Lego Stoichiometry
J. Eric Witzel, J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79, p352A (Mar 2002).
|
Yes.
|
Yes.
|
An electronic balance is required in steps 2 and 6.
|
[#42] Rubber Bands, Free Energy, and Le Châtelier's Principle
Warren Hirsch, J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79, p200A (Feb 2002).
|
Yes.
|
Yes, steps 1 and 2.
|
An electronic balance is required in steps 4 and 5. Electricity is also needed for the incandescent lamp in step 5.
|
[#41] Tick Tock, a Vitamin C Clock
Stephen W. Wright, J. Chem. Educ. 2002, 79, p40A (Jan 2002).
|
Yes.
|
No.
|
This activity requires access to distilled water and a sink. It requires the use of several solutions; one needs to be prepared just prior to use. Caution is required in disposal of solutions.
|
[#40] LEDs Are Diodes
George C. Lisensky, S. Michael Condren, Cynthia G. Widstrand, Jonathan Breitzer, and Arthur B. Ellis, J. Chem. Educ. 2001, 78, p1664A (Dec 2001). |
Yes.
|
Yes.
|
Circuit materials in this Activity must be prepared ahead of time. A power outlet is necessary for use with the 12-V ac/ac adapter.
|
[#39] New Paper from Newspaper
Journal Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 2001, 78, p1512A (Nov 2001). |
No.
|
No.
|
Newly-formed paper takes several days to air dry and must remain on its screen until dry. Drying time can be reduced if an oven is used.
|
[#38] Pigments of Your Imagination: Making Artist's Paints
Nancy S. Gettys, J. Chem. Educ. 2001, 78, p1320A (Oct 2001). |
Yes. Advanced preparation of test surfaces would be required.
|
No.
|
The online supplement includes directions for oil, water color and
acrylic paints. This activity can be messy. It can take hours or days
for paint to dry.
|
[#37] Putting It All Together: Lab Reports and Legos
Journal Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 2001, 78, p1192A (Sep 2001). |
Yes.
|
Yes.
|
Writing instructions in the second part of the Activity can take a considerable amount of time.
|
[#36] Putting UV-Sensitive Beads to the Test
Terre Trupp, J. Chem. Educ. 2001, 78, 648A (May 2001). |
Yes, if UV source is available.
|
Color change of beads could be demonstrated if UV source available.
|
Requires access to water, hot water and ice and UV lamp or sunlight. Takes time for beads to return to colorless state.
|
[#35] Just Breathe: The Oxygen Content of Air
Journal Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 2001, 78, 512A (April 2001). |
Yes.
|
No.
|
Reaction takes 30-45 minutes to complete. Water is required.
|
[#34] Burning to Learn: An Introduction to Flame Retardants
Journal Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 2001, 78, 328A (March 2001). |
Yes.
|
No.
|
This activity uses fire. Special caution is required.
|
[#33] Sink or Swim: The Cartesian Diver
K. David Pnkerton, J. Chem. Educ. 2001, 78, 200A (February 2001). |
Yes.
|
Diver could be demonstrated.
|
Requires access to water, hot water, and ice. Optional extension requires additional time and materials.
|
[#32] Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble
Journal Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 2001, 78, 40A (January 2001). |
Yes.
|
Yes, if solutions are prepared in advance.
|
Requires access to water. Preparation of bubble solutions can be messy. Solutions need to be prepared in advance.
|
[#31] Fizzy Drinks: Stoichiometry You Can Taste
Brian Rohrig, J. Chem. Educ. 2000, 77, 1608A (December 2000). |
Yes.
|
Fizzies tablets could be demonstrated.
|
Requires tasting. Should not be done in a laboratory setting, but a laboratory balance is required. Access to water is also required.
|
[#30] Cabbage Patch Chemistry
Journal Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 2000, 77, 1432A (November 2000). |
No.
|
No.
|
Requires 4 weeks to complete this Activity. Very smelly.
|
[#29] Flat as a Pancake? Exploring Rising in Baked Goods
Journal Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 2000, 77, 1264A (October 2000). |
Yes, but in a kitchen NOT in a lab.
|
No.
|
Should be done in a kitchen, requires oven and refrigerator. Requires commercial biscuit dough or ingredients to make dough. Takes more than one hour to complete.
|
[#28] More Than Meets the Eye: Nonvisual Observations in Chemistry
Journal Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 2000, 77, 1104A (September 2000). |
Yes.
|
Yes.
|
Quick and easy. Reaction done in open cups can be messy.
|
[#27] How Does Your Garden Grow? Investigating the "Magic Salt Crystal Garden"
Journal Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 2000, 77, 624A (May 2000). |
If time permits.
|
No.
|
Requires access to water and uses ammonnia. Safety goggles are required. Bluing can cause stains to equipment, clothing, and skin. May take several hours or overnight for crystals to appear.
|
[#26] Out of "Thin Air": Exploring Phase Changes
John J. Vollmer, J. Chem. Educ. 2000, 77, 488A (April 2000). |
Yes.
|
No.
|
Requires access to water, hot water, and ice.
|
[#25] Silver to Black - and Back
Journal Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 2000, 77, 328A (March 2000). |
Yes -- removing tarnish only.
|
No.
|
Requires access to water and heat source. Smelly. It takes only a few minutes to remove tarnish, but can take a few days for tarnish to form on clean silver.
|
[#24] The Write Stuff: Using Paper Chromatography to Separate an Ink Mixture
Journal Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 2000, 77, 176A (February 2000). |
Yes
|
Could demonstrate paper chromatography.
|
Requires access to water. Separations can require 30-45 minutes or more.
|
[#23] Magic Sand
Journal Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 2000, 77, 408A (January 2000). |
Yes
|
Could demonstrate magic sand.
|
Requires access to water, can be messy, especially oil and sand mixture.
|
|
[#22] Colors to Dye for: Preparation of Natural Dyes
Journal Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 1999, 76, 1688A (December 1999).
|
Maybe; may take too long for standard workshop unless boiling mordant and dye solutions are provided.
|
Could display dyed materials.
|
Need access to water and heat source. Can be messy, smelly. Takes time for dyed cloth to dry.
|
|
[#21] Hunting for Chemicals in Consumer Products
Arthur M. Last, J. Chem. Educ. 1999, 76, 1504A (November 1999).
|
Could attempt to identify compounds, and/or examine a collection of products that contain them.
|
Could attempt to identify compounds, and/or examine a collection of products that contain them.
|
Paper and pencil, reference books required. To complete as written need access to grocery store, etc.
|
|
[#20] Cleaning Up with Chemistry: Investigating the Action of Zeolite in Laundry Detergent
Journal Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 1999, 76, 1416A (October 1999).
|
Yes
|
Could demonstrate tubes of soapy water with and without zeolite.
|
Need access to water. Quick and easy.
|
|
[#19] Blueprint Photography by the Cyanotype Process
Glen D. Lawrence and Stuart Fishelson, J. Chem. Educ. 1999, 76, 1216A (September 1999).
|
Maybe; Could display images made with cyanotype process.
|
Could display images made with cyanotype process.
|
Must use prepared solutions within a limited time, need a room with No direct sun light or fluorescent lights to work in and area with sunlight to form image. Takes time to prepare paper, for image to form, and longer for paper to dry.
|
|
[#18] Photochemistry and Pinhole Photography: An Interdisciplinary Experiment
Angeliki A. Rigos and Kevin Salemme, J. Chem. Educ. 1999, 76, 736A (June 1999).
|
Maybe; could display pinhole camera and pictures.
|
Could display pinhole camera and pictures.
|
Requires a darkened room to load camera and develop image. Solutions must be made in advance. Requires sunny area to form image.
|
|
[#17] Soup or Salad? Investigating the Action of Enzymes in Fruit on Gelatin
Erica Jacobsen, J. Chem. Educ. 1999, 76, 624A (May 1999).
|
No
|
No
|
Refrigeration and microwave oven required, takes more than 1 hour for gelatin to set.
|
|
[#16] Chemical Methods for Developing Latent Fingerprints
Gurvinder S. Sodhi and Jasjeet Kaur, J. Chem. Educ. 1999, 76, 488A (April 1999).
|
Maybe; develop fingerprints with powder only.
|
No
|
Very messy. Powder and solutions must be made in advance. Finger print powder works well, but the solutions are tricky. Need a Non-oily print and access to sunshine for AgNo3. Ninhydrin solution must dry (~1 hour or faster in oven ) for print to appear. Both solutions stain skin. Takes 3 weeks to complete activity as written.
|
|
[#15] Liver and Onions: DNA Extraction from Animal and Plant Tissues
Karen J. Nordell, Anne-Marie L. Jackelen, S. Michael Condren, George C. Lisensky, and Arthur B. Ellis, J. Chem. Educ. 1999, 76, 400A (March 1999).
|
Maybe
|
No
|
Messy. Need access to water, ice, electricity, blender, and centrifuge.
|
|
[#14] Soapmaking
Journal Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 1999, 76, 192A (February 1999).
|
Maybe
|
No
|
Messy. Hazardous material used–6 M NaOH must be prepared. Need access to water and heat. Soap takes some time to harden and become less basic.
|
|
[#13] The Effects of Temperature on Lightsticks
Journal Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 1999, 76, 40A (January 1999).
|
Yes
|
Maybe
|
Need access to water, hot water, and ice. Demo can be set up in insulated cups and will last for hours. Works well.
|
[#12] CD Light: An Introduction to Spectroscopy
Journal Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 1568A (December 1998). |
Yes
|
Yes, with colored plastic only—Not solutions.
|
Can be difficult to measure and cut cardboard for spectroscope. Pre-made spectroscopes and partially constructed ones to show method Could be provided. Needs good light source to work well.
|
|
[#11] What's Gluep? Characterizing a Cross-Linked Polymer
Journal Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 1432A (November 1998).
|
Yes
|
Could show properties of pre-made gluep.
|
Need access to water. Can be messy. People usually enjoy the activity. Works well.
|
|
[#10] Chemistry Time: Factors Affecting the Rate of a Chemical Reaction
Journal Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 1120A (September 1998). |
Yes: Steps 1, 2, 3; Maybe: Step 4
|
No
|
Need access to room temperature water, hot water, and ice. Steps 1, 2, and 3 always work well. Step 4 requires careful measurement and observation.
|
|
[#9] The Science Mentor: An Adventure in Chemistry Education
Amy Huseth, J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 528A (May 1998).
|
Yes
|
No
|
Need access to water. Alka-pops makes loud Noise and needs space for top to pop into. Can be messy. Simple, works well.
|
|
[#8] Spring Shock: Impact of Spring Snowmelt on Lakes and Streams
Judith A. Halstead, J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 400A (April 1998).
|
No
|
No
|
Need a freezer. Takes several hours to freeze and then melt frozen vinegar. Smelly.
|
|
[#7] How Many Colors in Your Computer? Discovering the Rules for Making Colors
Journal Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 312A (March 1998).
|
Maybe
|
Part 1
|
Need a computer with color monitor for Part 1. Need darkened room and 3 overhead projectors for Part 2. No water or mess unless paint is used in Part 3.
|
|
[#6] On the Surface: Mini-Activities Exploring Surface Phenomena
Journal Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 176A (February 1998).
|
Yes
|
Maybe, Parts 1 & 2
|
Need access to water. Can be messy. All parts work well.
|
|
[#5] Charge It! An Activity with Electricity
Journal Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 1998, 75, 80A (January 1998).
|
Yes; Parts 1 and 2
|
No
|
Needs running water (sink). Parts 1 and 2 work well unless humidity is very high. Part 3 requires careful observation.
|
|
[#4] Rain, Lakes, and Streams; Investigating Acidity and Buffering Capacity in the Environment
Judith A. Halstead, J. Chem. Educ. 1997, 74, 1456A (December 1997).
|
Maybe
|
No
|
Need access to water. Can be tricky to get this to work properly.
|
|
[#3] How Big Is the Balloon? Stoichiometry Using Baking Soda and Vinegar
Journal Staff, J. Chem. Educ. 1997, 74, 1328A (November 1997).
|
Yes
|
No
|
Need access to water. Can be messy. Simple; works well.
|
|
[#2] Anthocyanins: A Colorful Class of Compounds
Journal Staff,J. Chem. Educ. 1997, 74, 1176A (October 1997).
|
Yes
|
Could display flowers and sealed tubes with indicator at various pH.
|
Can be messy, works well if correct materials are available.
|
|
[#1] A Refrigerator Magnet Analog of Scanning-Probe Microscopy
Julie, K. Lorenz, Joel A. Olson, Dean J. Campbell, George C. Lisensky, and Arthur B. Ellis,
J. Chem. Educ. 1997, 74, 1032A (September 1997).
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Very fast, simple, No mess, always works well.
|
Activities for you to take "on the road", we have done an analysis of each Activity, recommending whether it might be done in a workshop setting (where tables, a sink, and electricity could be expected) or in a demonstration booth (probably no sink and very limited space). There are also notes that we hope you will find helpful.
Always in the