Chemical Reactions Glow Stick Science | Investigate Light | Grade 4 5

Excite students by using glowsticks to investigate chemiluminescence and the speed of a chemical reaction. This experiment uses simple supplies, includes detailed directions to guide the teacher and students, and creates a memorable experience. NGSS Aligned, fun, and perfect for Halloween.

Students will discover chemiluminescence and the speed of a chemical reaction.
They will follow the scientific method to answer the question:

Does temperature affect the brightness of a glow stick?

The journal meets the NGSS

• 4th Energy
• 5th Grade Structures and Properties of Matter
• 3rd-5th Science and Engineering Practices

Teachers will like its’ ease of use, simple materials, and background information. They will enjoy watching the students get excited as the glow sticks dim and brighten. Students will enjoy performing a hands-on activity and being able to make a glow stick get brighter. They will love uncovering the science behind the glow.

This hands-on Investigation and Teacher guide includes:

• Correlation to the NGSS
• Background information with station activity ideas.
• Investigation journal following the scientific method.
• All About the Glow Students Page
• Assessment Page
• Answer Key
• Rubric

Supplies Needed

Glow sticks, Water, ice, Hot Water, Tall Glass or Mason Jar, Paper Towel Roll, Clock or Stopwatch, Paper Towels

Great for science classes, science camps, Halloween, homeschool, clubs, and science fairs. Many use it as a class science fair project.

This investigation is part of a series. The k/1 journal has 2 variables and more guidance. The 2nd/3rd-grade version expands to 3 variables, graphing, and more writing. The 4th/5th-grade version has 3 variables, expands the number of trials, and expands on expectations.

All are available for a bundle discount

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Bundle: Investigating The Brightness Of Glow Sticks: K-5th Grade Experiment

Digital and Distance Learning Approved. This experiment uses simple supplies and can work well for distance learning or digital activity. The teacher can perform the experiment during a virtual class, and students can have the choice to perform it with you. In the classroom, students can easily perform it at their own pace. The file is a PDF but comes with a pre-created Easel by TpT overlay. We added text boxes and tips for completing it online. Click "Open in Easel" on the product page to get started. It can be added to your Google Classroom as an assignment. Students can also print and complete it. A science lab teacher can also assign all the grade levels, allowing families to conduct the experiment together. (See the Bundle.) You can send the overlay as a link to Google accounts if you don't have Google Classroom. If that is not possible, use the PDF in a program like Kami extension to create an online version with text boxes. We already did it for you in Easel. If creating at-home kits, just add a couple of glow sticks. How Fun!

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