This Sharpie solubility experiment is a fun science activity for kids that is easy to do in any classroom. Ideal for teaching elementary students about scientific processes, the materials you need are all available at the dollar store. The PowerPoint lessons and recording sheet I use can be found in this science resource. With this experiment, students gain experience planning and carrying out an investigation to answer a question or design a solution to a problem. What is … [Read More...]
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