Bubbles! When students hear that word, they think of having FUN! Use this motivation to create a hands-on science lesson to learn the steps of the scientific method and states of matter. Students will first design different sized and shaped homemade bubble wands using Chenille Stems and Opaque Pony Beads. Students will then get to experiment by blowing bubbles! Make sure to grab the Free Bubbles Booklet Printable Here to get this easy to implement science lesson ready to go.
Print out the Free Bubbles Booklet Printable Here. Staple and cut for each student. This booklet will allow your students the opportunity to go through the scientific method process while exploring bubbles. Have students use a Rainbow Clipboard to write on outside or around the classroom.
In a large pan, mix together three cups of water, one cup of dish soap, and half of a cup of light corn syrup. This is a great time to discuss measuring and recipes with your class. We used Bubble Wands to mix up the mixture instead of spoons! The Super Fun Bubble Wand Set and the Have A Blast Bubble Wand Set are perfect additions to this lesson due to the many different shaped wands and bubble trays.
Give each student Chenille Stems and Opaque Pony Beads. Allow students to get creative and design their very own bubble wands. Encourage students to design different shapes and sized wands.
Large Neon Plastic Cups are the perfect size for smaller bubble wands. Fill up each cup about half way full to allow students easy access to their own bubble solutions. Having cups for each student allowed students more time to experiment and also limited spills! Bigger wands will need to use a pan or a bubble tray from the Super Fun Bubble Wand Set or the Have A Blast Bubble Wand Set.
Now it is time for students to explore bubbles. Step back and watch the action begin. Depending on the age group, you may want to guide students through the Free Printable Bubbles Booklet. Students will need to be able to make a prediction and then record their results.