Lava Lamp Experiment Concepts

Lava Lamp Experiment Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

5th - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video tutorial guides viewers through creating a homemade lava lamp using simple materials like a jar, food coloring, glitter, vegetable oil, salt, and water. The process involves filling the jar with water, adding food coloring and glitter, then oil, and finally salt to create the lava lamp effect. The science behind the experiment is explained, focusing on the density differences between oil, water, and salt. The video concludes with a teaser for future science experiments involving eggs.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of this episode?

History lessons

Cooking recipes

Art projects

Science experiments

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT needed to make the lava lamp?

Glitter

Vegetable oil

Salt

Vinegar

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if you add too much food coloring?

Add more salt

Add more oil

Start over

Add more water

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of adding salt to the lava lamp?

To change the color

To make the oil float

To create bubbles

To dissolve the oil

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the flashlight in the experiment?

To heat the mixture

To measure the density

To illuminate the lava lamp

To mix the ingredients

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if you want extra sparkle in your lava lamp?

Add a pinch of glitter

Add more salt

Add more oil

Add more water

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does oil rise to the surface in the lava lamp?

It dissolves in water

It reacts with salt

It is heavier than water

It is lighter than water

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