At the completion of a science unit on matter, the fifth-graders of McCullough Elementary School created mixtures and observed chemical reactions in a hands-on project to make their own lava lamps.
“Students enjoyed making various mixtures and exploring their properties throughout the unit,” commented science teacher Mrs. Bastian.
Payge Heasley combines ingredients to create a lava lamp
Macie Seneca and Cole Telenko observe the chemical reactions taking place before their eyes
Helena Sever observes the swirling liquids in her lava lamp