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In this episode of Let's Learn GA!, we investigate why something made of copper--like a penny or the Statue of Liberty--can change color from reddish brown to green. 

The Statue of Liberty and Chemical Changes - 5th Grade

The Statue of Liberty and Chemical Changes - 5th Grade

In this episode of Let's Learn GA!, we investigate why something made of copper--like a penny or the Statue of Liberty--can change color from reddish brown to green. 

Materials needed for this lesson include:

- 2 pennies (must look similar to each other)

- 1 tablespoon

- 2 clear cups (should be able to see the penny in the liquid)

- liquids of your choice (lemon juice, salt, tap water, soda, sugar, soap, hot sauce, baking soda etc.) 

- safety goggles

- rubber gloves

- something to write with

 

English Arts

ELAGSE5W2

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

ELAGSE5W4

Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade specific expectations for writing types are defined in Standards 1–3
above.)

ELAGSE5L6

Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific vocabulary, including words and phrases that signal contrast, addition, and other logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in addition).

Science

S5P1.c

Plan and carry out an investigation to determine if a chemical change occurred based on observable evidence (color, gas, temperature change, odor, new substance produced).