Transcription of Lesson Plan 17 DIY Lava Lamp
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Lesson plan 17 DIY Lava lamp | Page 1 2008 | ABC Science Online Lesson plan 17 DIY Lava lamp Brief description Students make a simple yet spectacular lava lamp using coloured water, vegetable oil and a soluble aspirin tablet. They write an instruction manual with diagrams and a scientific explanation of the observed effect. This activity is a big hit with kids and adults alike and will impress at dinner parties, barbecues and staff meetings too! Duration: 45 - 70 minutes Year level: Lower to upper primary Topics: Natural and Processed Materials, Energy and Change Preparation: 5 to 15 minutes Extensions: Write a report for the school newsletter / Make an instructional video for the DIY Lava lamp / Investigate the invention and history of the Lava lamp Overview Whole class Introduce and discuss Lesson (10 15 min) Small Groups Make and observe DIY Lava Lamps (15 20 min) In small groups, students make and carefully observe a lava lamp .
Lesson Plan 17 – DIY Lava Lamp | Page 2 ˜ 2008 | ABC Science Online Materials and equipment Total Quantity Description 2 litres Vegetable oil (200ml – 300ml per group) 1 litre Water (50ml – 100ml per group) 1 Set of four food colours (to share between groups) 6 Tall drinking glasses (1 per group) 18 Soluble aspirin tablets (3 per group) 1 roll …
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