Secret Substances

In this investigation, students figure out how to identify unknown substances by their physical properties. The Secret Substances kit includes all the materials students will need to design and carry out an investigation. Each kit contains enough materials for eight groups of students.  Materials: Set of 8 Known Substances  Set of 4 Unknown Substances  Lightbulb Wire D Batteries Rulers Pipettes Ceramic Magnets Alignment with Academic Standards for Science   Source  Code  Performance Expectation  NGSS  5-PS1-3    Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties.    Core Idea(s)  PS1: Structure and Properties of Matter  Practices  SEP1: Asking questions and defining problems  SEP3: Planning and carrying out investigations   SEP4: Analyzing and interpreting data  SEP7: Engaging in argument from evidence  SEP8: Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information  Crosscutting Concepts  CC1: Patterns  CC5: Energy and matter    ADI investigation kits are designed for the investigations found in the ADI Learning Hub and ADI books. To see the specific state and national standards alignment that this investigation aligns with, create your free account in the the ADI Learning Hub.  Note: The product images shown may be for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product.