JoinFavorite Demonstration: Scientific Observation and the Learning Cycle—Burning the Candle at Both Ends
This article describes a twist on the basic “Science 101” investigation of having students observe a birthday candle before, during, and after burning. It engages students in exploring the attributes of a candle, introduces them to the concepts of empirical observation and investigation, and involves them in developing and conducting a burning candle investigation using an instruction sequence based on the learning cycle.