Teacher Resource Download: Dancing Corn

Students will create a chemical reaction that produces gas bubbles strong enough to make corn kernels “dance.” They’ll observe how solids, liquids, and gases interact and learn how gas production causes movement in matter.

Included in Your Digital Resource Package:

• Lesson Plan → Detailed teacher instructions with prompts and extensions
• Setup Instructions → Materials preparation and group organization tips
• Visual Student Instructions → Illustrated directions for students
• Student Lab Report → Record predictions, results, and conclusions
• Assessment Rubric → Measures observational detail, explanations, and connections to states of matter
• Take-Home Parent Prompt → Encourage at-home exploration with discussion points
• Skill-Building Focus: Observational skills, understanding states of matter, and connecting science to real-world examples