Valentine Experiment

We had fun with this "Valentine" experiment.

Before beginning, the kids made shapes out of

pipe cleaners and suspended them from Popsicle sticks, 

Next, we put 1/3 c. borax in a pint jar then added

boiling water. Stirred to dissolve borax.

The kids hung their shapes in the jars and

documented all this in their science journals.

And waited! 

The next morning, we took the shapes out

and "ta da" ... crystals.

When the water cooled, the borax

formed crystals and they clung to the

pipe cleaners.

Now we have sparkly decorations in our windows!