Candles from Palm Wax

While normally only used to create molded candles, palm wax granules can be easily melted in hot water and used to make small dipped candles in a few minutes.

Grades covered: 4 through 8
Curriculum Topics: Physical and Chemical Changes, Chemical Reactions, Life in the Past, candle

Standards

Idea Sheets are cross-referenced to subjects listed in the Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, and California Content Standards.

Categories include:
  • Physical Science
  • Grades 3-5
  • Grades 6-8
  • Science
Tags: Social Studies, Matter, Chemical Reactions
Subjects covered: ["Physical Science","Social Studies"]