Watch chemistry come alive with explosive reactions, color-changing liquids, and foaming eruptions! The Fizz, Foam, Fire! Kit delivers one month of structured chemistry learning with everything included—no trips to the store, no lesson planning stress, just open the box and start learning.
This all-in-one Science Unlocked kit transforms your home into a chemistry lab where students explore chemical reactions through hands-on discovery. From creating dramatic Elephant Toothpaste to designing their own experiments, students develop real scientific thinking skills while having an absolute blast.
- Complete month-long unit with 8+ hours of hands-on activities spread across 4-6 weeks
- Everything included—full-color student workbook, detailed teacher guide, all lab materials and safety equipment
- Zero prep required—open the box and start teaching, no science background needed
- NGSS-aligned learning for grades 3-7 with inquiry-based approach that builds critical thinking
- Real lab equipment—graduated cylinders, beakers, thermometer, goggles, and quality chemicals for authentic experiments
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Learning That Actually Excites Students
This isn't just another box of experiments—it's a thoughtfully designed month of chemistry education that combines dramatic reactions like Elephant Toothpaste with real scientific inquiry. Students don't just watch chemistry happen; they design experiments, analyze results, and think like scientists while having an absolute blast.
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This kit contains:
- Full-Color Student Workbook (reproducible)
- Comprehensive Teacher Guide with daily schedule and answer keys
- Citric Acid
- Baking Soda
- Hydrogen Peroxide (6% solution)
- Dishwashing Liquid
- Yeast
- Graduated Cylinder (50mL)
- Beaker (250mL)
- Measuring Scoop
- Stirring Rod
- Pipets (2)
- Food Coloring
- Aluminum Pie Plate
- Candle
- Box of Matches
- Safety Goggles
- Safety Gloves
- Thermometer
You will also need:
Teaching multiple students? Purchase additional student workbooks here.
- Grade Level: 3-7 (Accelerate level)
- Duration: One month of learning (4-6 weeks, 8+ hours of hands-on activities)
- Learning Format: Inquiry-based, hands-on experimentation
- NGSS Alignment: 5-PS1-4, MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-6
- Science Discipline: Chemistry - Chemical Reactions
- Teaching Experience Required: None - complete teacher support included
- Student Workbook: Full-color, reproducible
- Safety Level: Adult supervision required, includes safety equipment
- Part of: Accelerate Chemistry Bundle (6 kits for a full year of chemistry curriculum)
Stand-Alone Chemistry Unit in One Box
The Fizz, Foam, Fire! Kit is a stand-alone chemistry unit that removes all the guesswork from teaching science. Unlike chemistry sets that just provide materials for random experiments, this Science Unlocked kit delivers structured learning with clear educational objectives, comprehensive instruction, and meaningful assessments—all while keeping the excitement of hands-on discovery.
Open the box and you're ready to teach. The detailed teacher guide includes a suggested daily schedule, complete answer keys, and helpful teaching tips. The full-color student workbook engages learners with information, experiments, reflection questions, and creative activities. You don't need any science background—everything is explained clearly and thoroughly.
In this kit, students engage in these exciting activities:
- Make "elephant toothpaste" from hydrogen peroxide, yeast, and dish soap
- Design an experiment to find the optimal ratio of citric acid and baking soda to get the maximum fizz and temperature change
- Explore physical and chemical changes by performing several mini-experiments
- Put out a candle flame with the product of a chemical reaction
- Choose from various next steps to learn even more about chemical reactions, including decomposing baking soda and finding a catalyst in a potato
Through these hands-on activities, students will answer important chemistry questions such as:
- What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?
- What are some ways to tell if a chemical reaction has happened?
- What are some examples of endothermic and exothermic reactions?
- How is a chemical equation written?
- How can a chemical reaction be used to solve a real-life problem?
Designed for Homeschool Success
Science Unlocked kits are built specifically for homeschool families who want excellent science education without the stress and time drain of traditional lesson planning. The Fizz, Foam, Fire! Kit includes everything from beakers and graduated cylinders to 6% hydrogen peroxide solution and safety equipment. You literally need only paper towels and water from home.
The flexible format works beautifully for families with multiple students across different ages. The teacher guide includes "Multiple Ages and Abilities" suggestions for adapting activities so younger siblings can participate in age-appropriate ways while older students dive deeper. Want a full year of chemistry? This kit is part of the Accelerate Chemistry Bundle, which includes six chemistry kits for a complete year-long chemistry curriculum.
Perfect for Classrooms & After-School Programs
Science Unlocked kits work seamlessly in classroom and extended learning environments. Individual kits work alongside your current science instruction or stand alone as complete units, providing multiple activities of NGSS-aligned, hands-on learning that integrates into your existing schedule.
After-school coordinators and summer program directors find these kits especially valuable because they provide clear support for facilitators who aren't certified teachers. The structured approach with focus questions, clear procedures with visual support, and ready-to-use materials helps OST staff confidently deliver quality science education—with activities designed to work when kids arrive after a full school day.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How is this kit different from a chemistry set? Chemistry sets typically include materials for experiments but little structured learning. The Fizz, Foam, Fire! Kit is a one-month learning unit with educational content, learning objectives, teacher support, assessments, and all necessary materials. It's designed to teach chemistry concepts systematically rather than just provide fun activities.
- Do I need a science background to teach this kit? Not at all! Science Unlocked kits are specifically designed for facilitators without science or teaching experience. The teacher guide explains concepts clearly, provides complete answer keys, offers teaching tips, and includes a suggested schedule that breaks the month into manageable daily lessons.
- Can I use this kit with multiple children at different grade levels? Yes! The kit works for grades 3-7, and the teacher guide includes specific suggestions for adapting activities for different ages and abilities. One student workbook is included, but you can purchase additional student workbooks if you want each child to have their own.
- How long does this kit last? This kit provides one month of learning, typically spread across 4-6 weeks depending on your schedule. There are 8+ hours of hands-on activities plus additional time for reading, reflection, and assessments. The teacher guide includes a suggested schedule, but you can pace it according to your needs.
- Learning outcome: Perform chemical reactions to find evidence for chemical change, use clues to describe reactants and products, and determine whether reactions are endothermic or exothermic.
- NGSS science standards alignment
- 5-PS1-4: Conduct an investigation to determine whether the mixing of two or more substances results in new substances.
- MS-PS1-2: Analyze and interpret data on the properties of substances before and after the substances interact to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred.
- MS-PS1-6: Undertake a design project to construct, test, and modify a device that either releases or absorbs thermal energy by chemical processes.
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