Teacher Demo: Limiting Reagent – Is More Better?

This demonstration/activity introduces students to the concept of limiting reagent in a chemical reaction. Too often, students think that one can produce more product by using larger quantities of reactants. This demonstration/activity is specifically designed to...

Teacher Demonstration: The Doppler Effect

The Doppler Effect, when applied to light from a star, can be used to determine if the star is approaching or receding. This is the basis for the generally accepted theory that the universe is expanding. This demonstration shows the Doppler Effect applied to sound....

Teacher Demo: Water Quality Investigation

This demonstration shows some differences between potable (drinkable) water and non-potable (non-drinkable) water. Variations in temperature, turbidity and pH level also determine the types of microorganisms that can thrive in each water sample. After the...

Teacher Demo: Unwrapping Packaging

Food containers are common sources of waste. These materials can end up in landfill or be diverted by thinking of the 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recyle. Students will examine product packaging to assess packaging in terms of sustainability through the 3 Rs. Students work in...

Teacher Demo: Ballistic Cart

This demonstration shows the independence of the horizontal and vertical components of velocity. It can also be used to introduce frames of reference. The ballistic cart propels a steel ball out of the central pipe as it moves. This means that the ball projectile and...
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