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Mad Scientist
Elephant Toothpaste
Did you know that some scientists make potions? Well, kinda. They're called "chemists." They don't create the types of potions you see witches or warlocks making in the movies, with crazy ingredients like worms or wolfsbane. Instead, they use different kinds of chemicals to create entirely new substances when combined. It's a little like magic. Chemists are behind many of the inventions and advancements that have shaped our lives, from the batteries that power our devices to the cleaning supplies and sanitizer we're all using so often right now. Today, you'll learn more about chemists by becoming one yourself, and you'll get to make a special chemical reaction of your own when you create elephant toothpaste!
what you’ll need
- Your Camp Kinda toolkit
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- 1 teaspoon yeast
- Food coloring (optional)
- Hydrogen peroxide (3% or 6%)
- Dish soap
- An empty plastic bottle
- A funnel (optional)
FOR PARENTS
Ask About Today
What is a chemist and how do they help the world? What is a chemical reaction?
Dinner Discussion
What would you call your brand of elephant toothpaste and who would you sell it too? Which other animals could possibly use it?
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