Candlelight Chemistry Reading Article & Lab - Everyday Winter Science

Looking for a fun winter science activity for your class? This engaging science article over "Candlelight Chemistry" will spark the curiosity of all learners! Start discussions and a love for science with interesting phenomena, key concepts, future careers, and exciting applications. Develop literacy skills, tie science to the world around them, and foster a desire to look for answers.

 

★ This activity is perfect for Winter or anytime of the year! ★

 

This Winter Activity comes with:

✔ An informative text over the chemistry of Candles.

✔ A complete lab where students make and test their own candles!

✔ Digital Google Slides and Printable PDF Versions.

✔ Questions designed to increase engagement and spark discussion.

✔ Teacher Answer Keys - Check for understanding/grade quicker!

✔ Bright full-color images.

 

What will the students be doing?

• Students will be given either a printed or digital article to read.
• Then, they will use the text to answer the questions at the end of the article. As well as, use data analysis skills to interpret burn times.
• Students also tasked with a complete lab where they will create their own candle our of crayons and put them to the test.
• Guided research questions help them stay focused.
• All questions are designed to easily spark class discussions!

 

What materials are needed?

• Either 1 printed copy per student OR the digital version assigned
• An internet enabled device for research as needed.

 

When should I use this resource in my class?

✔ When studying science in general

✔ Perfect review resource or extension activity

✔ This makes for the perfect homework or individual activity

✔ When looking to link outside world into your classroom

✔ This makes for the perfect sub activity too!

✔ Wanting to tie in literacy or research into your lessons?

✔ Anytime you want to get students excited about science!

 

➡ Please note that these activities do assume you've covered at least some basic science terminology beforehand. While the article does provide a solid explanation it shouldn't replace you. This is designed to be a supplemental resource not a sole source of teaching.

 

Standards:

NGSS: 

• MS-ETS1-3, MS-PS1-2, MS-PS3-3, MS-PS3-5, MS-PS1-4
• HS-PS1-2, HS-PS1-4, HS-PS1-7, HS-PS3-1, HS-PS3-2

TEKS: 

• 6.6.E, 7.6.C, 8.6.E, CHEM.9.A

 

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