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Submitted by:Margaret Sorensen, Holy Rosary Elementary School; Idaho Falls, Idaho
Endorsed by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have
attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of
teacher from 14 western states dedicated to improving the quality of education in the
rural, western, United States, and particularly the quality of math and science Education.
CEC uses Big Sky Telegraph as the hub of their telecommunications network that allows
the participating teachers to stay in contact with their trainers and peers that they have
met at the Workshops.
Date: May 1994
OVERVIEW/PURPOSE:
l. Molecules in a liquid move.
2. Molecules do not more in any specific direction in a
liquid.
3. A solution is a liquid mixture of two or more
substances in which the substances are completely
mixed.
4. Heat will increase and cold will decrease the speed
of molecular movement in water.
5. Stirring will increase the speed of molecular
movement and the speed with which substances will
dissolve.
6. Rubbing alcohol and soap makes molecules move faster
in water.
OBJECTIVES:
l. To understand molecular movement
2. To develop skills in performing a chemistry
investigation.
3. To develop skills in making hypotheses.
4. To develop observational skills.
5. To develop creativity and imagination in modifying
science investigation.
RESOURCES/MATERIALS:
food coloring, watch, water, eyedroppers, warm water,
rubbing alcohol, dish soap, ice cubes, plastic cups, small
plastic bags