5 Bubble STEM Activities for Elementary Students
Soap bubbles are amazing and an easy experiment to add to the classroom. Bubbles are great in the springtime for an end-of-year activity. However, there is plenty you can do with bubbles inside, too. Below is a list of our top 5 bubble activities, indoors or out, that help students explore the properties of water, surface tension, and the characteristics of oil and soap. Catch a Bubble Let's explore the structure of a bubble by catching a bubble in our hand. There is a special trick to make it successful. The supplies are simple. All you need is a tub of bubble soap solution, a bubble blower, your hand, and some paper towels. It is a great introduction to the importance of washing your hands. Click the link here. Bounce a Bubble Your students will love this one! It expands on the idea of catching a bubble to help students think critically about the materials they are using. I actually like doing this one indoors more than out, but it will work either way. Outside, you have to deal...
