Explore the chemistry found in your students' everyday world
- Ask and answer questions with real-time data
- No need to schedule computer lab time
The Teaching Challenge
The Physical Science: Chemistry ImagiLab consists of 20 activities designed to teach students basic concepts in the study of matter. Students become active investigators of chemical properties of matter including phase changes, acid-base reactions, and chemical reactions. These activities use temperature, pH and pressure measurements, and can all be conveniently conducted with just one sensor -- the PASPORT Chemistry MultiMeasure Sensor.
These chemistry investigations are performed with materials found normally in the ordinary household kitchen or garden shed. These activities do not require dangerous chemicals or specialized equipment, yet do introduce fundamental concepts to the physical science curriculum.
How is it possible to make ice cream without a freezer?
The ImagiLab activities guide students through fun and meaningful investigations. All activities have been designed to support discovery by encouraging students to ask questions, make predictions, conduct investigations, and develop lines of inquiry. The Teacher Notes for each activity offers background information, a discussion guide, timeline, and a sample student portfolio.
About ImagiLabs
ImagiLabs are collections of activities designed to guide student's natural curiosity toward developing an understanding of fundamental science concepts. Each learning activity includes several elements:
Investigating the Question(s)
- Inquiry Question: States the central question the activity addresses.
- Thinking About the Question: Introduction for students and questions for small groups.
- Materials: Lists the sensor, substances, and equipment needed for the investigation.
- Safety: Lists warnings and cautions concerning the investigation.
- Investigation (divided into day by day steps): Provides general guidelines that indicate how to carry out the activity.
Answering the Question(s)
- Analysis Guide: Suggestions for graphs and guidelines for helping students reflect on their collected data.
- Further Investigations: Ideas for extending the investigations.
Teacher Notes
- Introduction: Provides relevance of the lab to both students and national standards -- National Science Education Standards (NRC) and Benchmarks for Science Literacy (AAAS).
- Discussion Guide: Leading questions and possible demonstrations that will help students develop a connection between major concepts.
- Background Information: Further information that enables the teacher to explain or understand the over-riding concepts introduced in the activity.
- Timeline: Suggested guidelines for length of time needed to fully develop the activity.
- Sample Student Report: Provides teachers with a model of completed projects (in PDF format).
The PASCO Solution
- Operation Deep Freeze -- What happens to the temperature of ice as it melts?
- How Strong is the Juice? -- Does the pH of juices differ?
- Bubblers -- How does the amount of gas released from baking soda change with varying amounts of lemon juice?
- Soda Pop Get-Away -- What happens to dissolved carbon dioxide in soda pop while under different temperatures conditions?
- Heating Up -- Does change in concentration vary the amount of heat released in a chemical reaction?
- Salty Fish -- Can common kitchen substances be neutralized?
- Varying Reaction Rates -- How does the reaction rate change with different temperatures during a chemical reaction?
- Good Gardening Soil -- How can I make a better soil for growing plants?
- Cooling Curves -- How do you increase the cooling rate of a substance?
- Making Ice Cream -- How is it possible to make ice cream without a freezer?
- Candy Making Chemistry -- How does temperature control the growth of crystals in candy making?
- Boyle's Law -- How does a change in volume of a confined gas affect its pressure?
- Anti-Burp -- Are certain antacids more effective than others?
- Cleaning Pennies -- What types of solutions are better to clean pennies?
- Conserving Matter -- Is matter conserved during a chemical reaction?
- Fermenting Sauerkraut -- How does the pH change while making sauerkraut from cabbage?
- Plant Indicators -- Which is the best natural indicator for both acids and bases?
- Starchy Plant Leaves -- What is the effect of radiant light (light) on the rate of photosynthesis of a plant?
- Acid Rain -- How does acid in rain affect the growth of seeds?
- Tie Dyeing -- How does the permanency of colors change when the pH is increased during the dyeing process?
Solution at a Glance
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| Physical Science: Chemistry ImagiLab Activities CD (IW-4104A) | $49 | 1 |
| Chemistry ImagiLab Kit for the Xplorer GLX (PS-2629) | $499 | 1 |
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Chemistry ImagiLab includes 20 activities designed to encourage students to become active investigators
Physical Science: Chemistry ImagiLab Activities CD (IW-4104A) - $49
Includes 20 activities designed to encourage students to become active investigators of chemical properties of matter.
Includes:
Chemistry ImagiLab Kit for the Xplorer GLX (PS-2629) - $499
The Chemistry ImagiLab Kit includes the Xplorer GLX and Chemistry MultiMeasure Sensor, which measures temperature, pH, absolute pressure and voltage.
Includes:
- Xplorer GLX (PS-2002)
- PASPORT Chemistry Sensor (PS-2170)