Innovating Science® - Properties of Shampoo

Different shampoos are manufactured from a variety of ingredients to perform a variety of tasks. In this investigation, students will not only learn about the role of several shampoo ingredients, but also test several properties of different shampoos which are included in the kit. Students will determine the relative viscosity, pH, flash-foam formation and retention, oil emulsification, and contaminant-dispersion abilities of different shampoos. Kit contains enough materials for 15 groups. Teacher's Manual and Student Study Guide copymasters are included.

Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)*

Disciplinary Core Ideas: PS1.A; PS1.B
Performance Expectations: MS-PS1-3; HS-PS1-3
Cross Cutting Concepts: Patterns; Structure and Function
Engineering Practices: Obtaining, Evaluating and Communicating Information; Planning and Carrying Out Investigations

Kit Includes:
1 x 30mL Shampoo #1
1 x 30mL Shampoo #2
1 x 30mL Shampoo #3
1 x 30mL Ink, Black, 10%
1 x 30mL Vegetable Oil
1 Pkg/50 Universal Indicator Strips
1 Pkg/45 Graduated Plastic Pipettes
1 Pkg/25 Copper Balls
45 Disposable Medicine Cups
45 Polystyrene Test Tubes
3 Plastic Centrifuge Tube

DOT Info:
Non-regulated

*"Next Generation Science Standards" is a registered trademark of Achieve. Neither Achieve nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards was involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.