In this live lesson your children will:
- Complete the experiments in the But will it burn? set
- Understand the science behind the experiment
- Be able to ask questions
To complete the experiments, you will need the following: MEL Chemistry 'But will it burn?' set; MEL Chemistry Starter Kit; matches or a BBQ lighter; access to water; scissors; and a heat proof mat (optional).
Lesson time
| 9:00am | PST | (San Francisco, Seattle, ...) |
| 10:00am | MST | (Phoenix, Denver, ...) |
| 11:00am | CST | (Chicago, Houston, ...) |
| 12:00pm | EST | (New York, Toronto, ...) |
| 5:00pm | GMT | (London, ...) |
Lesson duration: 50-60 minutes.
MEL Experiment
If you are a subscriber of MEL Chemistry then you can conduct all of the experiments from the But will it burn? chemistry set:
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Tutor
This lesson is presented by Mark Maclaine:
Mark has been an educator for 20 years and has taught more than 20,000 hours of one-on-one lessons to over 1200 students. He initially struggled in school as the academic study didn’t come naturally to him. What was a weakness has become one of his greatest strengths - finding he is able to connect with students who are themselves struggling. Using a set of skills developed over the past two decades and his RELATE Teaching Method, Mark has become one of the best-known educators in the world. He is passionate about his work and is committed to transforming the education system so it works for everyone.
