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Glow In The Dark Lava Lamp - Experiment
Did you know the lava lamp was invented in 1948?! In this hands-on STEM experiment class, students will learn fun facts about lava lamps, scientific vocabulary and then conduct an experiment to make their own glow in the dark lava lamp!
Class Experience
US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 2
In this hands-on experiment class, students will learn several scientific concepts and then create their own glow in the dark lava lamp! Students will learn the scientific method which includes how to make observations, form a hypothesis, conduct an experiment, ask questions, draw conclusions and report results. Upon our findings, students will compare and report their results with one another. This class will also allow students to promote their oral skills and I encourage positive social...
- Students will learn the scientific method, the history of lava lamps, the steps to create it as well as how it works.
Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: The teacher will ask comprehension questions to check for understanding and use the experiment as a form of assessment.
ย 1 file available upon enrollmentโ๏ธ 2 clear 16 oz plastic cups, glass cups or jars (plastic preferred for safety) โ๏ธ 1 bottle or 2 cups of tap water โ๏ธ 4 cups oil (Baby or cooking oil) *If using baby oil, please remove the cap so it be easily poured as it takes a while to squeeze it out of the tiny hole.)* โ๏ธ 2 food coloring (any colors) โ๏ธ 2 glow sticks (any two colors) No glow sticks? No problem. Add them in when you get them. โ๏ธ 4 Alka-Seltzer or Walmart's brand Equate tablets (NOT the gum version) or effervescent tablets. (If not, you may can use baking soda (4 tablespoons) as an alternative, BUT the tablets are preferred for BEST results.) โ๏ธ 1 Flashlight or phone for a flashlight โ๏ธ 1 curious kid! =) ***FOR BEST RESULTS, I suggest conducting this experiment in a room where you will be able to make it dark when itโs time to turn off the lights or close curtains/ blinds.*** NO file is needed for class.
Assist your child if needed to pour different materials.
Teacher expertise and credentials
4 Teaching Certificates
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
New York Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
New York Teaching Certificate in Special Education
New York Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Long Island University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Saint Joseph's College
๐ Hello! I'm Teacher Saara. I've been featured as an EPIC and ACE educator! I have a passion for teaching and I am very excited to teach your learner! I love to cook, swim, travel and conduct experiments! Iโm originally from an island in the...ย
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Group Class
$13
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 660 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-9
2-12 learners per class
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