Week 2 saw Room 6 test a variety of household and kitchen items to see if they fall under the category of Acid or Base. Each group tested 12 items, using red cabbage water as the indicator. Many questions came up and lots of suggestions made as to what other items we could test, showing that our Year 7 and 8 students are beginning to think scientifically. When we had all 12 items tested, students were able to line up their cups in order from acids through to bases to form their own pH scale.
I wonder what other plants/vegetables we could use as an indicator? This could be a great science fair project for later this term!
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| Ben and Shaun with their acid vs. base experiment |
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| Scientists in the making! Nic, Sarah and Jess working in their pH scale |
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| Ryan's face when he tasted Citric Acid - yes Ryan, it's sour! |
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| Looking good girls! Bridget and Holly with their pH scale |
This looks very interesting, colourful (purple) and in some photos, hilarious (Ryan!). Room 8 are looking forward to doing this tomorrow. Thanks for all the organising Mrs Weild.
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