It is All in the Technique

This article describes a demonstration that is used to engage students. While the actual demonstration is not new the authors use this demonstration as a guide for the reader into ways to u... See More

This article describes a demonstration that is used to engage students. While the actual demonstration is not new the authors use this demonstration as a guide for the reader into ways to use demonstrations to propose experiments, make observations, and use data to justify conclusions. A silent demonstration really focuses students and this technique can be used in other demonstrations as well.

Blue Inquiry

This article is about creating an experiment in which a liquid turns from clear to blue. The purpose of this demonstration is to engage middle school students in scientific inquiry at the s... See More

This article is about creating an experiment in which a liquid turns from clear to blue. The purpose of this demonstration is to engage middle school students in scientific inquiry at the start of school. It models scientific questioning. The chemicals might not be readily available to middle school teachers, so they could contact the high school chemistry teacher for help.