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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students create a gift. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the physical and chemical properties of a candle before and after it is lit. They conduct a burning candle experiment, and complete a KWL chart and worksheet, recording the results of the investigation. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students create a decoration in the shape of a simulated candle. Using a toilet tissue tube and colored paper, they create a candle decorated with paper holly and red berry shapes glued to the base of the candle. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 6th
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Students explore an art form known as scrimshaw. After discussion of early mariners and their use of the art, students create their own scrimshaw design. With a pencil, they etch a design into the candle. Finally, they apply paint to the candle and then wipe it off with a towel. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students find a linear function to fit data, interpret the slope and y-intercept, and make predictions. They measure the height of a birthday candle at several time intervals and graph the resulting data. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students create "Beeswax flower candles" in this early-elementary classroom Art lesson. Materials needed include foam pieces, straw, a glue gun, clay pots, beeswax, and popsicle sticks. This activity is ideal for the students to create gifts for others. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students use the scientific method to discover the purpose of a candle's wick and how radiation allows candle wax to change from solid to liquid to gas. They work in small groups to use the steps of the scienfic method approach the solving the question. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students make candles to illustrate the way of life of the pioneer families. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students examine how candles work and how scientific theories are developed and tested. Students propose hypotheses about what is burning in a candle then perform tests in order to develop their scientific theory. After a teacher demonstration, students conduct their tests as well. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students brainstorm what they know about fire safety and how to protect themselves from dangers of fire, discuss fire triangle, review what fire needs to burn and how fire can be put out, and examine proper way to use candles. Full Review »

