What Cleans a Penny? - An Experiment
In this experiment, students will observe what solutions clean pennies the best using the scientific method!
Emily Goulden
Average rating:
4.5
Number of reviews:(43)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. interactive google slides for scientific methodAssessment
Kahoot for scientific method, nearpodClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
During this lesson, students will try out several different solutions to discover which clean pennies the best. 1. We will start off with discussing the scientific method, planning out our experiment, creating a hypothesis, and making predictions. 2. Next, we will set up the experiment. Learners will need cups, vinegar, water, dish soap, salt water, soda, and Lemon juice. We will label each cup and put one solution in each cup. 3. Students will submerge the penny in the solution and let it sit for twenty minutes. During that time, we will discuss which solutions we think will work the best and which ones won't clean the penny. We will also use this time to create conclusions and possibly amendments to the experiment.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about different solutions.
Students will learn parts of the scientific method.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents may want to prepare the different cups of solution with their student beforehand, depending on age.
Students will be asked to access Nearpod, Kahoot!, and YouTube in order to fully experience this course. They may require assistance in accessing these sources for the first time. An account may be required. A codes will be needed for both Nearpod and Kahoot, along with the creation of a "nickname". Nothing will be require to access videos on Canva.
Most YouTube videos will be under the "kids" section of YouTube however some are not and will require an adult account to avoid the videos being blocked.
Youtube and Canva videos, and Nearpod will be used via screen share.
The google slides presentation will be a simple link to follow and download.
Supply List
pennies vinegar, water, dish soap, salt water, ketchup cups
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined March, 2020
4.5
43reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Elementary teaching assistant and substitute teacher for 3 years and counting. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-6 learners per class
