JCE Classroom Activities
JCE Classroom Activities are published in the Journal of Chemical Education (JCE) as part of the Classroom Activities feature. A JCE subscription is required in order to access the journal articles listed here.
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Determining Rate of Flow through a Funnel
In this Activity, students make funnels using plastic beverage bottles and rubber stoppers with differing numbers of holes or
Popcorn: What's in the Bag?
In this Activity, students investigate microwave popcorn, the process of microwave-promoted popping, and the materials involv
A Candle in the Wind
In this Activity, students investigate physical changes that occur in a candle to learn how a candle functions and how you ca
Bowling for Density!
In this Activity, students predict whether a given bowling ball will float or sink in tap water.
Ions or Molecules? Polymer Gels Can Tell
In this Activity, students first prepare a gel using the superabsorbent polymer sodium polyacrylate (found in certain diapers
Fun with Fingerprints: Cyanoacrylate Fuming
In this Activity, students develop fingerprints using the cyanoacrylate fuming method on different types of surfaces.
Calories - Who's Counting?
In this Activity, students determine how many calories are released per gram when marshmallows and cashews burn and then comp
pHantastic Fluorescence
In this Activity, students extract a fluorescent substance from shavings of narra wood.
The Sweeter Side of Density
In this Activity, students determine the density of different sugar solutions (0-50%).