Science Project - Popsicle Stick Chain Reaction!

Today I want to share a fun popsicle stick science project with you - I used to teach a Sunday School class of first graders - almost all boys, so whenever I added in a science project, the boys not only LOVED it, but they listened and really did get the point because I tied the project in with the lesson. 

So, I'll share it with you today so if you go to the store to get the popsicle sticks you will be able to show your grands how to do this fun experiment which I found on-line. This project uses popsicle sticks - LOTS of popsicle sticks. 
Basically it works by setting the sticks on the table in a certain pattern - when they are "released" you will see first hand what a chain reaction looks like. You can connect it with a Bible lesson about Hannah and connect the project to how sadness can "weave" into our lives and cause a chain reaction of anger and bitterness which will "hold" us down, but when we turn to God, He causes this sadness to "release" and the result will be noticeable!

After your project have your grands each take a popsicle stick and write, "Talk to God" on one side and add a magnet strip to the other so they can take it home and remember to release their sadness to God like Hannah did!

I thought you might like to try this project with your grandchildren - just follow the link above and you'll see how to make this project work! Enjoy!