Elephant Toothpaste Experiment Ada Twist, Scientist Scientific Method Activity

Teach about Chemical Reactions and create Elephant Toothpaste!

Teach about the importance of using the scientific method. Test out different elephant toothpaste recipes to find out which mixture makes the biggest reaction.

Connect to a Read Aloud: Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty

This STEM Project is a companion activity to Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty.

Take students through the Scientific Method:

Students follow the Scientific Method when creating their elephant toothpaste.

Integrate Writing:

After completing their project, students write about what they learned about creating a chemical reaction.

Uses:

Amazing resource for STEM club, STEM teachers, elementary librarians, parents who love hands-on learning, and elementary teachers who want to create a hands-on educational environment in their classroom!

Material List:

• empty 20 oz water bottle (or similar size container)
• dish soap
• hydrogen peroxide
• warm water
• small cup
• yeast
• measuring cup and tablespoon
• tray or tub
• paper towels for clean up
• food coloring (optional)
• Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty (Recommended)

Includes:

• Teacher Instructions (with photos)
• Student STEM Journal
• Student Instructions
• Vocabulary (Scientist, Chemical Reaction, Inquisitive)
• Student Elephant Toothpaste Science Activity
• Student Reflection Sheet
• Writing Activity
• Scientific Method Posters

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