Magical Land of Oz

Magical Land of Oz

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Frankenstein's Hand

Looking for a fun experiment to do with your child? You're in luck! Last week, students worked together to answer the essential question during Science Workshop. What are the properties of gases?  They formulated their own hypothesis and shared during firetalk. As a class, we followed the procedures listed and recorded our data. We analyzed our data and came up with conclusions. As an extension, we will explore physical and chemical changes in matter this week. Stay tuned!

You will need
  • 3 tablespoons vinegar
  • drinking glass
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • rubber glove
Pour the vinegar into the drinking glass.  
Put the baking soda into the glove. You can draw a face on the hand to make it look like Frankenstein's face. 

Pick up the glove and see what happens.

Why does this happen? Baking soda is a chemical base, which reacts strongly with the acetic acid in the vinegar. As more gas is produced, the pressure increases and inflates the glove gently.

Have fun being a scientist with your little one! Ask your child what they know about matter and the properties of matter. You will be impressed! Feel free to leave a comment with their responses. :)

2 comments:

  1. hope you remember me! it's Laura DaSilva from last year! and if you don't believe me, how would I know that last year's theme was safari, and you have a huge tree in the middle of the class, and thats the first time ''Mrs.Stoltman started working there, and thats the year Neveah left. well miss you guys so much! wish I could see you guys again!

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