- EXPLORE THE PROPERTIES OF ASPIRIN || Investigate the various properties of aspirin and it's history
- EXAMINE & IDENTIFY DIFFERENT TYPES OF ASPIRIN || Examine the solubility of different types of aspirin in various simulated gastrointestinal conditions, investigate the effects of buffered aspirin in acidic environments and compare the relative quantities of aspirin in regular and extra strength tablets
- EXCELLENT FOR REMOTE LEARNING || Great for Distance Learning and home schooling - kit includes instruction manual, worksheets and enough materials for 5 groups of students. Makes an interesting home science project!
- MATERIALS INCLUDED || Kit includes measuring cups, regular aspirin, buffered aspirin, enteric-coated and extra strength aspirin tablets, hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide, phenolphthalein indicator solution, universal pH indicator strips and pipettes
Learn about the history of the development acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) and test the performance of several different types of aspirin. Examine the solubility of aspirin in varying gastrointestinal environments, compare active ingredients in regular and extra strength aspirin, and investigate the differences between regular and buffered aspirin. All aspirin samples are included and kit contains enough materials for 5 groups.
Great for distance learning and home schooling - kit includes Teacher's (or Parent's) Instruction Manual, safety data sheets, student guide and worksheet copymasters.
Kit Includes:
- 1 bottle of Hydrochloric Acid, 1M Solution (50ml)
- 3 bottles of Sodium Hydroxide, 1M Solution (30ml each)
- 1 bottle of Phenolphthalein, 1% in Ethanol (10ml)
- 18 Universal Indicator Strips
- 5 Graduated Plastic Pipettes
- 15 Disposable Medicine Cups
- 1 package of Aspirin, Regular (25 tablets)
- 1 package of Aspirin, Buffered (20 tablets)
- 1 package of Aspirin, Enteric-coated (15 tablets)
- 1 package of Aspirin, Extra Strength (5 tablets)
Required Materials (not included): Distilled water, graduated cylinders, glass stirring rods (or similar), labeling tape
Innovating Science Small Group Learning kits are designed to offer engaging activities and educational content to for teachers to use with small groups or to distribute to remote students, or for parents with learners at home. Kits incorporate applied math and science principles into home school and distance learning projects.
Safety Data Sheet
Download HereNGSS
Performance Expectations
PS1.A
PS1.B
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PATTERNS
STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
Cross Cutting Concepts
ANALYZING AND INTERPRETING DATA
OBTANING,EVALUATING, AND COMMUNICATING INFORMATION
Engineering Practices
5 groups
Items Needed
Not included in the kit:
Distilled water
25mL Graduated cylinders
Glass stirring rods (or similar)
Labeling tape (masking or similar)
Optional - Aspirin samples brought in from home
Kit Specs
Comes with instructionsRegulated: Small quantity exemption 173.4
Country of Origin: US
Harm Code: 9023.00.000
CA Prop Warning Statement: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Acetyl Salicylic acid/Aspirin and Phenolphthalein/Methanol/Methyl isobutyl ketone, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
