Dancing Corn Science Lab | Sparkling Water Experiment and PowerPoint
Dancing Corn Science Lab | Sparkling Water Experiment & PowerPoint | Grades 1–3
Big wonder. Simple supplies. Meaningful science.
Can tiny bubbles help corn kernels rise and fall? Turn this intriguing question into a hands-on investigation where students predict, observe, record, and explain!
In this Dancing Corn Science Lab, students compare unpopped popcorn kernels in plain water and freshly opened sparkling water. They look for bubbles, count kernel rises, and use their observations to explain what happened. Warm woodland styling and realistic imagery make this an inviting addition to your fall science lessons—or a fun investigation any time of year.
What’s included?
15-page printable PDF:
Teacher guide with learning goals, lesson sequence, and timing
Materials, preparation, safety, and troubleshooting guidance
Science background and student-friendly explanations
Support for emerging writers and extension ideas
Grades 1–3 Texas science TEKS alignment page
Eight student journal pages covering prior knowledge, predictions, fair testing, observations, scientific drawings, conclusions, and an exit ticket
Teacher answer key with sample explanations and assessment look-fors
18-slide matching PowerPoint lesson:
A different realistic image on every slide
Clear directions for setting up and observing the investigation
Prompts for predictions, discussion, and evidence-based explanations
Simple explanations of how attached bubbles may help kernels rise
Teacher notes with timing, guidance, and expected responses
Students will practice:
Making predictions and explaining their reasoning
Identifying what changes and what stays the same in a fair test
Collecting and organizing observations
Comparing results using numbers and drawings
Supporting a conclusion with evidence
Simple materials
Matching clear cups, plain water, freshly opened unflavored sparkling water, unpopped popcorn kernels, a measuring cup, timer, tray, and towels.
Grade levels: 1–3
Teaching time: Approximately 50–60 minutes
Format: Printable PDF and matching PowerPoint lesson
Use for a whole-class demonstration, small-group investigation, homeschool science lesson, or seasonal science activity.
Every observation matters. Some kernels may stay at the bottom. Teacher guidance helps students record their actual results and recognize that zero movement is useful evidence, too. Pretest your materials before teaching.
This is a digital resource. Experiment supplies are not included.
