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Direct linkRoy, Ken – Science Scope, 2004
As heat sources go, the old standby for elementary and middle school science laboratories has been the centuries old alcohol lamp. Unfortunately, this inexpensive heat producer has been a continuous source of accidents--many of which are relatively serious. Hot plates are emerging as the most popular source of heat for science experiments. The…
Descriptors: Science Experiments, Science Laboratories, Laboratory Safety, Laboratory Equipment
Bort, Nancy – Science Scope, 2004
In this brief article, the author, a science teacher at F. C. Hammond Middle School in Alexandria, Virginia, describes how the setting up of a simple science experiment on the first day of school can get students excited about learning science. The experiment involves heating a small amount of water in a flask, then covering the opening of the…
Descriptors: Science Experiments, Science Activities, Science Education, Hands on Science
