Description
Make science magical this Halloween with the Potion Mixing Lab! Students will safely explore chemical reactions while creating visually “magical” potions that fizz, change color, or smoke. This hands-on STEM challenge encourages engineering design thinking, experimentation, and problem-solving.
Materials Needed:
- Baking soda
- Vinegar
- Food coloring
- Cups or small containers
- Droppers or spoons
- Antacid Tablets
- Salt
- Tea
- Lemon Juice
- Optional: Dry ice for extra spooky effect (use with caution)
What’s Included:
- Step-by-step student instructions
- Scaffolded guidance through the Engineering Design Process
- Reflection prompts to encourage observation and iteration
- Optional bonus challenges for advanced students
Why Teachers Love It:
- Low-prep and engaging for all learners
- Encourages creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration
- Perfect for Grades 5–8, science clubs, or Halloween-themed STEM lessons
Learning Skills:
- Apply the Engineering Design Process
- Observe and analyze chemical reactions
- Practice iterative problem-solving and reflection
- Connect science experiments to real-world engineering and design thinking
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Halloween STEM Challenge: Potion Design | Engineering Design Process
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Grades
5th - 8th
Subjects
Standards
NGSSMS-ETS1-2
NGSS3-5-ETS1-3
NGSSMS-ETS1-4
Pages
11
Teaching Duration
1 hour
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Description
Make science magical this Halloween with the Potion Mixing Lab! Students will safely explore chemical reactions while creating visually “magical” potions that fizz, change color, or smoke. This hands-on STEM challenge encourages engineering design thinking, experimentation, and problem-solving.
Materials Needed:
- Baking soda
- Vinegar
- Food coloring
- Cups or small containers
- Droppers or spoons
- Antacid Tablets
- Salt
- Tea
- Lemon Juice
- Optional: Dry ice for extra spooky effect (use with caution)
What’s Included:
- Step-by-step student instructions
- Scaffolded guidance through the Engineering Design Process
- Reflection prompts to encourage observation and iteration
- Optional bonus challenges for advanced students
Why Teachers Love It:
- Low-prep and engaging for all learners
- Encourages creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration
- Perfect for Grades 5–8, science clubs, or Halloween-themed STEM lessons
Learning Skills:
- Apply the Engineering Design Process
- Observe and analyze chemical reactions
- Practice iterative problem-solving and reflection
- Connect science experiments to real-world engineering and design thinking
Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.
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NGSSMS-ETS1-2
Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.
NGSS3-5-ETS1-3
Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.
NGSSMS-ETS1-4
Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved.
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