This week let's talk about bubble science!!!!
Bubbles are easy and a lot of fun but can lead to a big mess. It is better to do this outside if the weather cooperates, if not, I found that buying the Janitor a fried chicken lunch will get you a lot of help when it comes time to clean up.
The recipe is the key to long-lasting strong bubbles. Depending on what you plan to do with bubbles determines how much you need of the ingredients. My general rule of thumb is:
For every large bottle (32 oz) of commercial bubble solution, I add one cup of Dawn dish washing liquid (original style unscented works best). Stir easy to mix together without making bubble as much as possible. Little bubble in the mix interfere with making bigger bubbles. Some recipes say to add glycerin to help strengthen the bubble walls, this is a judgement call you have to make. You can get glycerin at most drug stores.
TIP: When handling a hula-hoop like I did, and when trying to pass your hand or any other object through a bubble wall, ensure your hands or the object is completely covered with bubble solution or it will either pop the bubble or not even let it form.
If you use a pool to make human sized bubbles make sure that there is a dry step or stoop for the person to stand on so their feet doesn't get wet and soapy.
I have included some pictures below!!!!!!!!
Very cool lab activity! We do a Bubble Lab in biology, but nothing even close to this scale. I loved the pictures. Our bubble lab is basically an introduction to the scientific method, controls, variables, etc. The students have to hypothesize which additive substance would create more bubbles. Of course, we use regular bubble mix, then the students get to choose from 4 different solutions to add--glucose, salt water, oil, or glycerol. They really enjoy the lab and getting to blow bubbles, but I believe they would much prefer your version instead.
ReplyDeleteI found that if they get to do what I taught them it becomes unforgettable.
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ReplyDeleteI entered a comment on your last weeks post and now I can't find it. I hope you receive this one. I really like the bubble science idea. Reading about this activity made me reflect on some of the things I really miss about Kindergarten. However, it also reinforced the idea that we never outgrow the joy of "hands on" learning! Keep up the inspirational work!
I did get your post from last week. Much of what I blog here you can do with your kids.
DeleteWell I guess there is a science to everything. What amazing photos of bubbles. This is the kind of class students will learn and retain more. I love the pic of the student standing in the bubble, I would love to be able to experience a day in your class.
ReplyDeleteWhy come to my class when you can do this too!! Let your imagination loose with your content.
DeleteWhere are the bubble pictures? O noticed all the "Pictures below" are the same 4 photos. What's going on?
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