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October 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Glow Stick Science!

3-5· 6-8· All Freebies· PK-2

This was so fun to do around Halloween time, but would be great any time of year.With leftover glowsticks from a school dance, I wanted to show my students the cool science behind them.  This was a great tie in with the scientific method and a great break after our chapter test.

Great supplies:

 We went over the steps and used the handout (below) to record parts of our experiment along the way. First, I used the big camping glowsticks and showed the 2 liquids inside.  I watched a Youtube video describing the details and wore gloves and eyewear as a safety precaution and as long as we are not eating or getting it on us – we’re good.

I put the liquids in different jars then mixed them.  I showed the students the glass tube that breaks and mixes the liquids together – some hypothesized that after realizing that you have to “break” and crack a glowstick to get it to work.

If you want the recording sheet and other FREE science experiments check out – SSSTeaching.

This entire book is FREE – with TONS to try out!

This post originally appeared on SSSTeaching

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I'm Amber a former elementary school teacher and creator of resources K-5 (mostly ELA and Science). I have a passion for creating engaging and creative ways to reach students but especially with LAUGHTER!

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