Chemical Reactions and Elephant Toothpaste!

I am a certified teacher and have been teaching this for years. I enjoy showing students that Science is fun and hands-on. This class will have the students discover and learn about Matter and Chemical Reactions. We will also be doing a few hands-on experiments in this class. After fully covering forms and states of matter, as well as the chemical and physical changes of matter, we will dive into a few actual chemical reactions. The students will be conducting 2 experiments with me to demonstrate chemical reactions and all the supplies is listed below. This takes up a large portion of the class, so please make sure you have the materials. :)

This class will be full of fun and interaction!

One experiment will be turning pennies green due to the chemical reaction that takes place. We will do the experiment together but they may not notice the chemical change until the next day or a few days later. 

One experiment will be creating elephant toothpaste. This will show how chemicals and matter can react to each other in different ways to create a new substance. I will explain how certain chemicals can react positively and others react negatively depending on their properties.

Supplies Needed

Experiment 1 (Pennies)
Penny
Paper Towel
Glass or plastic plate or bowl

Experiment 2 (Elephant Toothpaste)
EMPTY water or soda bottle (cut top off) - 16oz Bottle is Recommended
An extra cup
Large bowl or tray (deeper is better to catch the experiment)
Spoon to stir
Measuring cups and spoons
Hydrogen Peroxide
Dry Yeast (can be found online or at the store) THIS IS NEEDED
Dish soap of any kind
Warm water 
Food color (OPTIONAL - any color and you can use two) 


Please have all the correct materials to ensure your experiments work. White vinegar is preferred over apple cider. Also, the yeast is essential or the experiment will not work.