What do you observe in these mixtures?

Obj. 22a, 11d

Instructions:

  1. Gather your materials: Plastic bottles, glitter, baby oil, water, food coloring, a funnel.

  2. Add 1cup of baby oil to your bottle using the funnel.

  3. Add glitter.

  4. Prepare your water. Add 8-10 drops of food coloring to the water. Then add it to your plastic bottle using the funnel.

  5. Make sure you leave some air of space in the mouth section of the bottle.

  6. Shake it and observe what happens.

InterACTions:

  • What do you notice when you shake your bottle?

  • Let it sit for a minute and observe again. What do you notice now?

  • That's interesting. Why do you think the glitter stays on top?

  • Hmm, great thinking.

  • Would you like to do another sensory bottle?

  • What would you put inside it?

  • Great, let's do it!