Materials List: Particulate Matter:
For Your Eyes Only

Demo 1 – Incomplete Combustion Demonstration

  • 1 utility candle
  • 1 tin can (soup can)
  • matches
  • 1 straw
  • paper towel or rag
  • hot mitt

Demo 2 – Smog Demonstration

  • 1 large glass jar
  • aluminum foil
  • 2-3 ice cubes
  • 1 cup of water
  • paper
  • ruler
  • scissors
  • matches

Student Activity – Building Particulate Matter Collectors

Each group needs:

  • 1 small glass jar (spice jar or baby food jar)
  • 1 large glass jar (pickle, mayo or mason-type jar)
  • petroleum jelly
  • masking tape
  • magnifying glass
  • 1 index card

For the entire class to share:

  • chart paper (large, bulletin-board sized)
  • colored construction paper
  • scissors
  • transparent tape
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