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Seven-Layer Liquids

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  • DOMAIN(S)
    Cognitive Development and General Knowledge (CD)
  • INDICATOR(S)
    CD-SC1.4d
  • AGE GROUP(S)
    48-60 months


You will need a large, clear plastic bottle and eight ounces of each liquid: honey, light corn syrup, child-safe dish soap, water, vegetable oil, rubbing alcohol and lamp oil. Have the children slowly pour each liquid into the large bottle in the order listed above. Make sure each liquid does not touch the sides of the jar immediately. The liquids will layer on top of each other. Ask questions such as, “What does this make you think of?” or “Why do you think they stay in layers and don't just blend together?”This could be done in large group.  


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