10th Grade Physical Science Core Labs

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Purpose:
To use the scientific method to explain observations.

Summary:
Drops of food coloring and soap are added to mild to produce a colorful reaction. Students predict results of changing one of these variables, then test their hypothesis.

Objectives Links:
1: A. Scientific Method

Process Skills Checklist

Materials:

• petri dish
• food coloring (4 colors)
• liquid dish soap
• toothpick
• orange juice
• skim milk
• whole milk
• 2% milk
• cream
• water

Safety Concerns:
No Concerns

Revision Date:
November 2001