Week of: 

December 10th: Melting Christmas Trees
Students will create a baking soda tree and decorate it, then they will use vinegar to 'melt' the tree.

Supplies:
-baking soda (about 2 cups)
-vinegar (about 2 cups, but the more you have, the more fun they can have!)
-water
-green food coloring
-bowl and spoon
-tray to work on (cookie sheets or baking pans work great!)
-dropper or syringe (medicine syringes work great!)
-decorative items to decorate the tree: sequins, glitter, jewels, etc.
*optional: a cone shaped item, such as a snow cone cup, sugar cone, or funnel, can be used to help shape the tree.


December 17th: Grow the Grinch's Heart
Students will create a balloon with 'the Grinch's' heart on it. Then, they will use baking soda and vinegar to make the heart grow.

Supplies:
-green balloon
-red sharpie
-baking soda (1/4 cup)
-vinegar (1 cup)
-empty water bottle
-funnel



December 24th: NO CLASS

December 31: NO CLASS


January 7: Build an Igloo
Students will use marshmallows and disposable cups to build a snowman house (igloo). They will also draw a village for the snowmen

Supplies:
-1 piece of cardstock/cardboard
-1 Styrofoam cup (paper works too)
-mini marshmallows
-school glue
-coloring materials (markers, crayons, or colored pencils)



January 14: Exploding Snowmen
Students will draw a snowman on the bag, then they will work with baking soda and vinegar to make an explosion.

Supplies:
-sharpies to draw on the bag
-sandwich size ziplock bag (NOT a freezer bag, NOT a slide to close bag)
-2 tablespoons baking soda
-2 cups vinegar
-a tissue or paper towel
-a cookie sheet or tray to work on (it will be messy!)

Parents should be close by to supervise and help as needed. We may also being using ingredients that require supervision. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.