Fizz Blast Visual Guide Hands-On Chemistry
FIZZ BLAST LAB!
Exploring Solid, Liquid & Gas
My Name:
Partner:
Our Safe Science Agreements
Check off each rule before starting to lock in your contract!
๐ฅฝ Goggles On ๐คซ Low Voices ๐งช Share Gear
Science Tool Check
๐งด Plastic Bottle
๐ Balloon
๐ช๏ธ Funnel
๐ง Vinegar
๐ฅฃ Baking Soda
The Science Steps (Part 1)
1
Measure the Liquid Partner A
Carefully pour vinegar into the empty bottle until it reaches the fill line (about 2 inches).
2
Prep the Balloon Partner B
Stretch the neck of the balloon and insert the funnel firmly into the opening. Keep it straight.
3
Load the Powder Partner A
Scoop 2 big spoons of baking soda into the funnel. Gently shake it so the powder falls inside the balloon.
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Teamwork Check-in: Compliment your partner! Say: "Nice job measuring!" or "Thank you for holding the funnel!"
Part 2: The Reaction Page 2 of 2
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Connect the Seal Partner B
Stretch the balloon opening over the bottle mouth. Do not let the powder fall into the vinegar yet! Let the balloon hang off to the side.
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THE FIZZ BLAST BLAST-OFF! Both Together
Partner A lifts the balloon up straight so the powder dumps inside. Partner B holds the bottom of the plastic bottle steady on the desk!
Matter Sensory Check
Circle what you experienced during the reaction:
๐ I Saw...
Big Bubbles Expanding Balloon
๐๏ธ I Felt...
Cold Temperature Gas Swirling
๐ I Heard...
Sizzling & Fizzing Popping Sounds
Matter Detective: Label Your Findings
Check the correct state of matter for each material used:
๐ง Vinegar
Solid Liquid Gas
๐ฅฃ Baking Soda
Solid Liquid Gas
๐ Inside the Balloon
Solid Liquid Gas
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Lab Complete!
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Fizz Blast Teacher Guide Teacher Facilitation Guide
Fizz Blast Lab Management
Focus Area:
Behavior Support & Sensory Pacing
Setup & Materials Prep
Pre-fill bottles with vinegar to prevent bulk pouring hazards.
Pre-measure baking soda in cups; do not use bulk tubs.
Keep paper towels, a spray bottle of water, and trash nearby.
Provide one bottle & one balloon per pair to enforce teamwork.
Strategic Partnering
Pair students with complementary traits (e.g., highly tactile paired with highly structured).
Assign Partner A and Partner B explicitly before distributing any lab materials.
Utilize physical "Role Badges" if possible to anchor IDs.
Critical Pacing & Behavioral Guardrails
1. Before the Lab:
The "Agree to Play" Check-in: Have students physically point to and check off the safety rules. Do not hand out vinegar or baking soda until safety contract checkboxes are completed.
2. During Steps 1-3:
Enforce Structured Turn-Taking: Steps 1, 2, and 3 must be done in order. Encourage other partners to keep "Hands in Pockets/Lap" during their partner's turn to reduce impulse-touching.
3. The Reaction (Step 5):
Co-regulation & Countdown: Ensure both partners have an active job (one holding bottle, one tipping balloon). Lead a group countdown: "5... 4... 3... 2... 1... FIZZ BLAST!" to synchronize and scale engagement safely.
Key Facilitation Scripts
Promoting Sharing
"Your partner is pouring the vinegar. Your job is to watch the fill line and tell them when to stop. Use your voice, keep your hands on your guide."
Preventing Rush
"We are all on Step 3. Let's look at Step 3 together. Nobody should be attaching their balloon yet. We move as a scientist team."
De-escalating Mess
"If some powder spills, that's okay! It's science. We have wipes right here. Take a slow deep breath, and let's wipe it up together."
Rapid Trouble-Shooting Guide
Issue: Student grabs all materials
Pause the lab. Gently remove the tray. Re-anchor to the turn badges. "I see you are excited. Let's look at who has the A badge. Your turn is next."
Issue: Balloon slips & spills liquid
Keep calm. Give the student a direct, sensory wiping task: "Oh no! A spill! Hold this wipe and clean the ring on the table. Excellent clean-up job."
Fizz Blast Slides Science Lab Presentation Slide 1 of 5
๐ฅ Fun with States of Matter
FIZZ BLAST MATTER LAB
Get ready to make a visual explosion with solid, liquid, and gas! Let's discover how matter changes form right in front of us.
๐งช Wait for your teacher's instructions to begin!
Our Scientific Lab Code Slide 2 of 5
How Scientists Work Together ๐ค
1
Share the Gear
Partner A and Partner B take turns holding, pouring, and counting. Teamwork makes the reaction happen!
2
Safe Spacing
Keep hands in your lap when it's your partner's turn. Let them complete their scientific step fully.
3
Quiet Celebrations
Give a high-five or thumbs up. We keep a calm laboratory space so we can hear the fizzy bubbles.
โจ Point to your partner and say: "We are a team today!"
Scientific Concepts Slide 3 of 5
Meet the 3 States of Matter!
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SOLID
Holds its shape. Hard, soft, or powdery.
Example: Baking Soda
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LIQUID
Flows and fills container. Wet and runny.
Example: Vinegar
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GAS
Expands to fill any space. Often invisible!
Example: Balloon Air
๐ง Can you name another solid you see in the classroom right now?
Lab Procedure Slide 4 of 5
The Grand Reaction Steps
1
Pour
Partner A pours vinegar to the line.
๐ง Partner A
2
Prepare
Partner B inserts funnel into the balloon.
๐ Partner B
3
Load
Partner A puts baking soda in the funnel.
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4
Blast!
Connect balloon and dump! Ready to inflate!
๐ฅ Together
๐งช Keep your safety contract visual guides flat on your desk!
Scientific Discussion Slide 5 of 5
What Did We Experience? ๐งญ
Sensory Share-Out
Let's share what we felt and saw. Go around the room and complete these sentences:
โข "The bottle felt ___________ (cold/warm)."
โข "I heard the vinegar make ___________ sounds."
โข "The balloon filled up with ___________."
The Big Matter Question