Lava Lamp | Oil And Water Science Experiment | Earth Day Oil Spills Activity
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Use effervescent tablets to create lots of oohs and ahhs while discovering the properties of oil and water. This hands-on lab can be conducted in 30 minutes. It uses simple supplies and includes teacher background information, tips, science activity, and a reading passage. It makes a wonderful introductory lesson about oil spills for environmental science and Earth Day.
Included in the Hands-on Activity
- Background Information and Vocabulary on the Properties of Miscible and Immiscible Liquids.
- Hands-on Activity Page with Two Variables to Test.
- "The Science Behind Oil and Water" Reading Passage and Questions
- Answer Key
Students will enjoy comparing the two reactions and using effervescent tablets. They will also expand their knowledge of oil and water at a molecular level, exploring non-polar and polar molecules. Students will learn about a water-in-oil emulsion and brainstorm examples in the natural world.
Teachers will like the simple directions and easy-to-use supplies. The teacher guide and student reading passage help direct instruction. Teachers will enjoy watching the students get excited about effervescence and expanding their knowledge of the properties of matter. This lab will get them thinking critically and open their eyes to the challenges of oil in the environment. This activity can be modified for different grade levels. How deep you go into the science is up to you. For younger grades, focus on whether oil and water mix. For older grades, dive into polar and nonpolar molecules.
A pre-created template for Easel by TPT is included. Just click "Open in Easel" on the product page. You can modify it as needed. Please make sure you still download the PDF to see the complete teacher guide, tips for set-up, and TOU. This will allow you to perform as a demo, and they can complete it on their devices. You may find you prefer to print the papers, but this gives you flexibility. Students who are absent may have these supplies at home.
Supplies Needed: Clear Cups, Water, Food Coloring, Effervescent Tablets, Oil, Safety Goggles
The 30-Minute Lab is part of a series. It evolved from being a science lab teacher. I see K-5 students once a week. I only get about 45 minutes with them. This allows me to introduce a topic in a fun, investigative way. It allows the students to have hands-on experience before the regular teacher teaches the concepts and terms.
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