The Bulb Experiment

Soren just completed his first (of what I suspect will be many) Science Project! I am so super proud of him. I cant believe how awesome he is. He came up with the project all on his own and then his dad and he worked on it feverishly. I have to brag and say that Soren's project was far more original than most of the projects we saw and although he was not allowed to compete for a prize, (you have to at least be in third grade for that) his project rivaled the ones that placed. Admittedly, I helped him with the look and layout of the board but he was the master of the project. His question? Does the glass bulb affect the light bulb? I just love that he wonders about things like that.
He and his dad made a board and set up the light bulbs. One with its glass bulb and one without. then they flipped the switch.

Flash and smoke and the experiment was over.

What Soren discovered was that a light bulb will not work without the bulb. The bulbs are filled with gas that inhibits combustion. He also has a new favorite word. Combustion! He has been thinking of ways to use it in a sentence ever since. ha ha.
I guess all can tell I am a proud Mamma!