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🔥 Action Challenge: The Power of Chemistry!

Materials w1.d1 [∞]

  1. Peroxide
  2. Dish soap
  3. Yeast
  4. Coveralls
  5. Warm-hot water
  6. Water bottles or others.

📽️ Step 1: Introduction Video (3-5 min)

🎥 Title: Chemistry in Action – The Science Behind Explosions! [1]

📌 Contents:

  • What is a Chemical Reaction? (Simple explanation: Atoms rearrange to make new substances!)
  • How Chemistry Powers Everyday Life:
    • Soap cleans grease ✨
    • Batteries create electricity ⚡
    • Baking soda makes cakes rise 🍰
  • The Foam Frenzy Reaction! (Preview of ingredients and a quick teaser of the reaction!) [2]

💡 Engaging Hook:

  • Show a fast-motion clip of foam erupting.
  • Ask: Can you figure out why this happens?
  • Get ready to compete in the ultimate chemistry challenge!

💡 Step 2: Socratic A/B Discussion (5-7 min)

🤔 Before the challenge, let’s think like scientists!

  1. A/B Question 1: How Do We Make It Better?
    • A: The reaction is already set; we can’t control much.
    • B: We can change things like temperature, mixing speed, or ratios to get a better reaction!
    • Follow-up: Which one do you agree with? Why?
  2. A/B Question 2: Should We Prioritize Size or Speed?
    • A: A bigger foam explosion is best.
    • B: A faster eruption is better.
    • Follow-up: Which would make the reaction more exciting?
  3. A/B Question 3: Why Does Dish Soap Matter?
    • A: It helps break down the yeast.
    • B: It traps gas and makes bubbles.
    • Follow-up: What happens if we leave it out?

🔍 Key Takeaway: Every part of the reaction has a purpose! Now, let’s test it out!

🧪 Step 3: Foam Frenzy Challenge!

🏆 Mission:

Harness the power of chemistry to create the most spectacular foam eruption!

🎯 Challenge Rules:

✅ Identical materials for each team:

  • Hydrogen peroxide (fuel for reaction)
  • Yeast (catalyst)
  • Dish soap (bubble trap)
  • Food coloring (color boost)

🚀 Goal: Create the biggest, fastest, and most colorful foam explosion!

🕐 You have 5 minutes to prepare, mix, and react!

🏅 Scoring Criteria:

1️⃣ Biggest Foam Explosion – Height and volume!

2️⃣ Most Vibrant Color – Bold, creative, and eye-catching!

3️⃣ Fastest Reaction – How quickly does it erupt?

💡 Bonus Challenges (Optional):

🔥 Color Code: Teams must match an assigned color!

⏱️ Timed Reaction: Eruption must happen within a set time frame!

🧠 Step 4: Acton Mindset – Iterate & Improve!

💭 Reflection Questions:

  • What worked best in your reaction?
  • What would you change if you did it again?
  • How does this reaction compare to real-world chemistry, like baking or cleaning?

💡 Final Thought: Science is about testing, adjusting, and learning—just like this challenge!

🎉 Ready? Let the Foam Frenzy begin! 🚀🔥


Basic Recipe Ingredients:

  • ½ cup (120 mL) hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) – 6% or 12% (Higher concentrations create bigger reactions.)
  • 1 packet (or 1 tbsp) dry yeast
  • 3 tbsp warm water (activates the yeast)
  • A few drops of dish soap (helps trap oxygen in bubbles)
  • Food coloring (for a colorful foam eruption)
  • A tall container (like a soda bottle or beaker)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Yeast Catalyst
    • In a small cup, mix 1 tbsp yeast with 3 tbsp warm water.
    • Stir well and let it sit for about 1 minute to activate.
  2. Set Up the Reaction
    • In the tall container, pour ½ cup hydrogen peroxide.
    • Add a few drops of dish soap and swirl to mix.
    • (Optional) Add food coloring to make it more vibrant.
  3. Start the Reaction! 🚀
    • Quickly pour the yeast mixture into the hydrogen peroxide.
    • Step back and watch the foamy eruption!

How It Works:

  • Hydrogen peroxide naturally breaks down into water and oxygen.
  • Yeast contains catalase, an enzyme that speeds up this reaction.
  • The oxygen gets trapped in soap bubbles, creating the expanding foam!

=In journey tracker:

  1. Report your best recipe
  2. Upload a picture of your explosion
  3. Explain what the bubbles are made of. How did you test it?
  4. Why can you flush the foam down the sink?=

Jeopardy

  1. What is a chemical reaction?
  2. What does the term “catalyst” mean?
  3. What is hydrogen peroxide used for in the foam experiment?
  4. What happens to hydrogen peroxide when it breaks down?
  5. What is the role of yeast in the foam eruption?
  6. Why do we use dish soap in the foam reaction?
  7. What is a catalyst in the foam explosion experiment?
  8. What happens when yeast breaks down hydrogen peroxide?
  9. What causes the foam to rise rapidly in the experiment?
  10. Why do we use warm water to activate the yeast?

Real-World Chemistry Applications:

  1. How does soap clean grease?
  2. How do batteries generate electricity?
  3. What causes baking soda to make cakes rise?
  4. What common household product can break down hydrogen peroxide?
  5. Why do people use hydrogen peroxide as a disinfectant?
  6. What is the purpose of using food coloring in the foam eruption?
  7. How does heat affect the speed of a chemical reaction?
  8. What happens to a reaction if you add more yeast?
  9. What would happen if you used cold water instead of warm water?
  10. Can you use any type of soap for the foam experiment?

Science Fun Facts:

  1. What is the chemical symbol for hydrogen peroxide?
  2. What gas is released in the foam eruption?
  3. Which is more reactive: hydrogen peroxide or water?
  4. Can yeast be used for other chemical reactions, like baking bread?
  5. What is foam made of?
  6. What causes the bubbles in the foam?
  7. Why is the reaction faster when the temperature is higher?
  8. What happens if you add too much yeast to the reaction?
  9. What is the main difference between a physical change and a chemical change?
  10. What does “exothermic” mean when describing a reaction?
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