My goal with this series of posts is to make it easier for anyone who wants to teach a science co-op. Teaching is a LOT of work. I respect the time and energy you as an educator are taking to teach science and this is my way of making it a little easier for you.
Note 1: You’re going to have to match the lab with the text. I changed the scheduled weeks where some of the labs are done in co-op class from the order they occur in the book.
Note 2: No change means that there is no change to the quantities as listed in the Material List in the Student Guide.
Note 3: I am assuming every student has their own textbook.
Note 4: Some of the labs have been assigned to do at home. I am assuming that the parents are responsible for the supplies for those labs which are all common household items.
| Week | Material List REAL Science Odyssey Chemistry 1 Co-op |
| 1 | The physical tests: Each student should go through and do the tests individually but you only need one set up for the entire group.The chemical tests: Have students work singly or in pairs conducting the chemical tests. You will need to multiply the amount of materials needed for the chemical tests by the number of students to determine the amount of materials you will need. |
| 2 | The Atom LabsLab #1: no change
Lab #2: no change |
| 3 | The Types! Lab: You need to decide how many sets of elements your class will make. The instructions are for making one set with some marshmallows leftover. Increase the amount of supplies if you are going to make more than one set of elements. |
| 4 | The Parts! Lab: 2 balloons per studentThe Alphabet Lab #1: You will need to multiply the amount of materials by the number of students to determine the amounts you will need. At this time. Make sure you have all of these supplies you need for each student to make their periodic table. |
| 5 | Atomic Numbers Lab #1: You will need to multiply the amount of materials by the number of students todetermine the amounts you will need if done individually. I recommend doing this individually by the way.Atomic Numbers Lab #2: You will need to multiply the amount of materials by the number of students to determine the amounts you will need. |
| 6 | Massive Matters Lab #2: You will need to multiply the amount of materials by the number of students to determine the amounts you will need. If you can borrow some kitchen scales from parents for today’s lab. This lab will run more smoothly. |
| 7 | Periodic Play Dough Lab: You will need to multiply the amount of materials by the number of students to determine the amounts you will need. |
| 8 | We Are Family Lab: Have students work singly or in small groups. You will need to multiply the amount of materials by the number of groups to determine the amounts you will need. |
| 9 | If lab is done in class do it as a group. There will be no change for the amount of materials. If the lab is done at home you will not need any materials for the lab today. |
| 10 | Make sure students have all the supplies they need to make their Element Book at the start of week 10.I like to have students do labs not watch them. This lab does have the potential to be a bit of a mess though – just warning you. You will need to multiply the amount of materials by the number of students to determine the amounts you will need. |
| 11 | You will need to multiply the amount of materials by the number of students to determine the amounts you will need. |
| 12 | You will need to multiply the amount of materials by the number of students to determine the amounts you will need. |
| 13 | No change, perform this lab as a group. |
| 14 | Double or triple the amount of ingredients for the Group 15 Lab to make sure you have enough for entire class. |
| 15 | The Group 16 Lab # 1 requires a stove. If labis done in class do it as a group. There will be no change for the amount of materials. If the labis done at home you will not need any materials for the lab today.The Group 16 Lab #2, double or triple the amount of supplies to ensure you have enough. Cut the potato into fourths, or eighths that way you will use fewer potatoes for more students |
| 16 | Lab #1: No changeLab #2: You will need to multiply the amount of materials by the number of students to determine the amounts you will need. Add to the supply list 2 freezer baggies per student. |
| 17 | 1 balloon per student |
| 18 | 1 set of puzzle pieces per studentLab, pages 239 – 241: A minimum of 14 toothpicks per student and 23 gumdrops (in assorted colors) per student |
| 19 | Lab, pages 243 – 245: There is no change to the water and oil amounts, all other materialswill be increased so that there is enough for each studentLab, pages 251: 1 celery stalk and glass for each student, you probably want 2 contains of blue food coloring to ensure you have enough |
| 20 | Lab, pages 261 – 264: Increase the number of supplies per student |
| 21 | 10 to 15 Lego pieces per student |
| 22 | Read over the procedure on page 277, for Part 2 decide if you want 1 set of three baggies a few set of three baggies or 1 group of three baggies per student |
| 23 | Lab #1, page 283: I think there is muchto be gained from having students take these measurements themselves, but one of the measurements is for the boiling point of water. The amounts of the materials depend on whether you do this lab in a demonstration fashion or have each student do it themselves.Lab #2, page 287: have pre-made Jell-O and a box of Jell-O with cold water so students can see that you made it from a solid and liquid. Had a jar of peanut butter, a jar of mayonnaise, multiply the containers, bowls, plates, and spoons by the number of students |
| 24 | Lab #2, page 297: You will need to multiply the amount of materials by the number of students to determine the amounts you will need. |
| 25 | Lab, page 303: You will need to multiply the amount of materials by the number of students to determine the amounts you will need. |
| 26 | Lab, page 309: You will need to multiply the amount of materials by the number of students to determine the amounts you will need. |
| 27 | Lab #1, page 319: no changeLab #2, page 293: You will need to multiply the amount of materials by the number of students to determine the amounts you will need. |
| 28 | Lab #1, page 329: 1 can of soda for every 1 to 3 students, multiply the number of glasses by the number of studentsLab #2, page 333: no change
Activity page 337: 1 kite per student |
| 29 | Lab #1, page 341: You will need to multiply the amount of materials by the number of students todetermine the amounts you will need.Lab #2: You will need to multiply the amount of materials by the number of students to determine the amounts you will need. If space is limited students could work in pairs or groups of three. |
| 30 | Lab, page 259: You will need to multiply the amount of materials by the number of students to determine the amounts you will need. |
| 31 | Labs #1 and #2: You will need to multiply the amount of materials by the number of students to determine the amounts you will need. |
| 32 | Make enough cabbage indicator for the entire class, 2 ¼ cups per student, you will use it this week and next week. Make a minimum of three coffee filters for each student.Lab #2, page 377: You will need to multiply the amount of materials by the number of students to determine the amounts you will need. |
| 33 | Labs #1 and #2: You will need to multiply the amount of materials by the number of students to determine the amounts you will need. |
| 34 | Labs #1 and #2: You will need to multiply the amount of materials by the number of students to determine the amounts you will need. For Lab #2 you need one piece of fruit and V-8 juice for every 2 to 4 students. |
| 35 | Lab, page 401: You will need to multiply the amount of materials by the number of students to determine the amounts you will need. Add one freezer baggie per student to the material list. |
| 36 | Lab #1, page 407: Each student should have a stopwatch or watch (the timer on an iPhone works great).Lab #2, page 411: Do this as a demonstration. It is a great lab to end the year on. No change to the amounts in the material list. |
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