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When I was at the Capital Childen's Museum, where they prided (sic?)
themselves on allowing very young children to do chemistry
experiments, we did the baggie lab with kids as young as six. The
experience was always facilitated.
And no one ever lost a finger.
Nina
Nina Simon
Museum 2.0
www.museumtwo.com
On Jul 25, 2007, at 2:46 PM, Jeff Rosenblatt wrote:
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> Self-control, and a safety perspective, are the biggest issues for the
> students in this activity.
>
> I have had 6th graders do the experiment, and I would never go any
> younger. I think 7th grade and up is ideal. It's kind of like shop
> class...you didn't get the chance to cut your finger off at least
> until
> the 7th grade.
>
> --Jeff--
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> Jeff Rosenblatt
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> Subject: The Baggie Lab
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> Helllo Gang,
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> My question has to do with the famous Baggie Lab - calcium chloride,
> baking
> soda, phenol red solution, in a zip lock back to observe signs of a
> chemical
> reaction - What is the youngest age group that you would attempt to do
> this
> lab during a fieldtrip visit? I know there are safety issues with the
> CaCl2.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Skoshi Wise
> Director of Education
> ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum
> 541.482.6767 ext. 26
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> Be Curious!
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