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Grammar Resources:

• Grammar instructions are provided in each week's lesson. You will find these in the Vocabulary, Spelling, and Grammar sections.

Resources Needed for Magic Dust Projects:

Project One, Peroxide Experiment

• Lemon Juice
• Hair Swatches of light brown or darker hair that has not been chemically treated (at least 3 from one person) - you can get these from a local beauty salon
• Hydrogen peroxide based developer - you can get this at a local beauty supply store
• Hair lightener (powder or cream) - you can get this at a local beauty supply store
• Plastic or glass bowl. Make sure it has no metal.
• Stiff brush about 1 1/2 inches wide
• Aluminum foil

Warning: Hydrogen Peroxide can cause burns. Please get parent permission and use safety gloves and safety glasses while performing this experiment.

Project Two, Bake a Chocolate Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 5 Tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon + a dash of salt
• 6 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup cold water
• 4 Tablespoons Butter
• 1 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar

Project Three, Paint a Sunrise or Sunset

• Canvas
• Acrylic Paint in: Cadmium Red Light, Yellow Ochre, Ultramarine Blue, Ivory Black, Titanium White
• Paint Brushes