In science, we have been studying matter. The kids recently learned the difference between a chemical change and a physical change.
Today, they got to do an experiment of mixing a glue/water solution with Borax/water solution.
Their job was to determine if the change was physical or chemical.
The kids knew as soon as they added the Borax solution to the glue.
A brand new substance was created: POLYMER!
They knew this because they couldn't extract the glue from the polymer, and couldn't get the powdered Borax out of it, either. A chemical reaction had taken place.
Judging from the smiles on the faces of the kids, they LOVED the experiment!
Who knew science could be SO MUCH FUN!
WE LOVE SCIENCE!
