Basic Properties of Oil

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Lesson Overview

A chemistry lab for 4^th-8^th grade students to compare types of oil to understand the properties, uses, and dangers.

Objectives

• Students will understand that petroleum is different from vegetable oil.
• Students will identify key properties of petroleum oil.

Grade Level: 3-5, 6-8
Subject: Earth and Space Science, Chemistry, Conservation
Concept: Patterns, Energy and Matter
Type: Classroom, Experiment, Suitable for Homeschool, Uses Common Household Supplies,
Standard: 4-ESS3-1, MS-PS1-1, MS-PS-1-3
Duration: 30-45 Minutes