Franklin@Home: Chemistry

Franklin@Home: Chemistry


Welcome to your virtual classroom for Chemistry! Atoms and molecules are the basic building blocks that make up all the “stuff” in our world. How can we mix these building blocks to make new stuff? Or pull them apart to figure out how stuff works?

Fun Activities

Try these Science Recipes:

 

Surface Area Science Recipe

Fizz and test!
Grades 3-5, 6-8

 

Graphic for The Great Race Science Recipe

Find out what factors make water change state!
Grades K-2, 3-5

 

Science Recipes: Soap Bubble Art

Make art with soap bubbles!
Grades K-2, 3-5

 

Small Splash Science Recipe

Test the forces!
Grades K-2, 3-5

 

GSK-Be-A-Chemist-Activities

Explore our Be a Chemist activities in partnership with GSK Science in the Summer™
Grades 3-5

 

mission-materials-science-logo

Your mission? To learn how materials science and engineering is at work all around you.
Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8

Fun Videos

Enjoy interactive videos that bring science to life!

 

Spark of Science Crystals Graphic

Create your own crystals!
Grades 3-5, 6-8

 

Spark of Science Combustion Graphic

Learn how to make combustion reactions.
Grades 6-8, 9-12

 

Spark of Science Condensation Graphic

Learn more about condensation.
Grades 3-5, 6-8

 

Spark of Science Bubbles Graphic

Learn about exploding bubbles!
Grades 6-8, 9-12

 

Spark of Science Liquid Nitrogen Graphic

Learn more about liquid nitrogen
Grades 3-5

 

Spark of Science Alka-Rocket Graphic

Learn how to make a rocket!
Grades 3-5, 6-8

 

Spark of Science Fireworks Graphic

Learn about the science behind fireworks.
Grades 6-8, 9-12

 

GSK-Science-in-the-Summer-Videos

Explore our Be a Chemist videos in partnership with GSK Science in the Summer™
Grades 3-5

 

mission-materials-science-logo

Your mission? To learn how materials science and engineering is at work all around you.
Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8

Supporting Exhibits

Take your exploration to the next level at The Franklin Institute!

 

Playing in the Brain Exhibit

Your Brain - What is the brain and how does it work?  Come find out!

 

Franklin Institute's Iconic Giant Heart Exhibition

Giant Heart - Explore the 'heart' of The Franklin Institute!

Surface Area Science Recipe
Fizz and Test!
Mission-Materials-Science-Color-Control
Mission: Materials Science - Color Control