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Dear Elm School Families,
On Thursday, March 16, Elm School’s Fine Arts Night will include a science curriculum display, which will highlight science-related activities performed by the students both inside and outside of the classroom.
Families may guide their students through the suggested science experiment ideas below and share your pictures or experiments for display at Fine Arts Night. Be sure to submit your pictures or items by March 11th so we can showcase your work in time for the event!
Contact Sumi Pitroda (sumipitroda@gmail.com) with any questions.
Grade K-2 Experiment Ideas
1. Skittles with Rainbows: https://raisinglifelonglearners.com/skittles-rainbow-science-experiment/
a. Question: What happens to the colors in candy Skittles when they are immersed in water?
b. Learning concept(s): Dissolving
2. Balloon Rocket (3-2-1 Blastoff!): https://coolscienceexperimentshq.com/balloon-rocket/
a. Question: What causes a balloon to rocket across a room?
b. Learning concept(s): Action and reaction
3. Toy Parachute: https://mommypoppins.com/anywhere-kids/boredom-busters/how-to-make-a-toy-parachute
a. Question: How does a parachute work? What materials make it fall faster or slower?
b. Learning concept(s): Gravity and air resistance
4. Elephant Toothpaste (Bonus, fun for all grades!): https://www.sciencebuddies.org/stem-activities/elephant-toothpaste
a. What happens when you make a colorful mix of hydrogen peroxide, soap and yeast?
b. Learning concept(s): Chemical reaction
Grade 3-5 Experiment Ideas
1. Rock Candy Crystals: https://kitchenpantryscientist.com/science-on-a-stick-rock-candy/
a. What makes crystals form and grow to make rock candy?
b. Learning concept(s): Saturation and evaporation
2. Galaxy Bath Bombs: https://www.steampoweredfamily.com/galaxy-bath-bomb-recipe/
a. What causes a bath bomb to fizz?
b. Learning concept(s): Reactions between acids and bases
3. Heart Model (or find an advanced version here): https://team-cartwright.com/heart-pump-model/ (easier version) and https://www.steampoweredfamily.com/heart-science-experiments-to-inspire-a-love-of-learning/ (advanced version)
a. How does the heart work to pump blood through our bodies?
b. Learning concept(s): Body/organ function
4. Elephant Toothpaste (Bonus, fun for all grades!): https://www.sciencebuddies.org/stem-activities/elephant-toothpaste
a. What happens when you make a colorful mix of hydrogen peroxide, soap and yeast?
b. Learning concept(s): Chemical reaction
*The science experiments suggested above are for educational purposes only. All experiments should be done under the supervision of an adult with proper safety gear as required by the experiment, such as safety goggles and gloves. As this is a voluntary activity, all experiments are at your own risk and should take into consideration the factors within your home. Outcomes of each experiment may be different for each person, so just remember to enjoy and have fun throughout the process!
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