Good to Glow Kit

Good to Glow: Atomic Structure and Chemical Reactions is a Launch level Science Unlocked curriculum kit. Shine bright with this chemistry kit to learn how chemical compounds react and how chemical bonding is based on atomic structure. Conduct flame tests on the reactants and products of reactions, observe candles with colored flames to learn about atomic structure, use the periodic table to predict the properties and bonding of chemical compounds, find out what happens to glow sticks in hot and cold water (and why), and test the effect of solution strength on the speed of a metal replacement reaction.

"Good to Glow" comes with a full-color Student Workbook and detailed Teacher Guide. It is a phenomenon-based approach, designed to fully engage students in the science of chemical reactions. Through a series of experiments, students will learn why reactions happen and how to explain them using the periodic table. As part of a special program from Home Science Tools, this Launch level kit will provide over 18 hours of engaging instruction, helping your student gain knowledge and confidence while doing real science.

In this kit, the student will do these activities and more:

1. Observe the flame colors produced by two burning powders before and after a reaction
2. Use a model of the atom to explain different flame colors of candles
3. Learn how to use the periodic table to predict the properties of elements and the results of bonding
4. Use glowsticks to discuss reactions and predict their products
5. Make solutions of copper sulfate and find out how they react with aluminum foil

• What is the structure of atoms like?
• How do chemical reactions happen?
• Why do some chemical reactions produce light and heat?
• How does chemical bonding happen?
• Why do many reactions take place in solution?

Our Good to Glow kit is a part of the Science Unlocked Launch series and is recommended for grades 8-12.

Interested in learning more? Check out our Student Workbook Sample and Teacher Guide Sample!

More Information

• Safety Information (SDS)

This kit contains:

• 2 Aluminum Foil Sheets
• 6 ColorFlame Candles
• 1 Copper (II) Sulfate
• 1 Filter Paper
• 2 Glow Sticks
• 1 Goggles
• 1 Matches
• 1 Measuring Scoop, 0.15 mL
• 1 Measuring Scoop, 5 mL
• 1 Box of Paper Clips
• 2 Beakers
• 2 Salt Packets
• 1 Strontium Chloride
• 1 Candle
• 5 Wooden Splints

You will also need:

• Scissors
• Water

• Learning outcome: Perform several hands-on experiments (with chemicals, fire, and light) to explore the connections between the properties of unique elements, chemical bonding, and chemical reactions.
• NGSS science standards alignment
• HS-PS1-1 Use the periodic table as a model to predict the relative properties of elements based on the patterns of electrons in the outermost energy level of atoms.
• HS-PS1-2 Construct and revise an explanation for the outcome of a simple chemical reaction based on the outermost electron states of atoms, trends in the periodic table, and knowledge of the patterns of chemical properties.