Magic Sand

1. Draw your predictions. What will the magic sand look like when poured into water and what will regular sand look like when poured into water.

2. Add a drop of water on the magic sand. Write down your observations and create a drawing of what you see.

a.

b.

c.

d.

3. Using the spoon, sprinkle some of the magic sand onto the surface of water. Write down your observations and make a drawing of what you see.

a.

b.

c.

d.

Try three more things, write down your observations and drawings

4. a.

b.

c.

d.

5. a.

b.

c.

d.

6. a.

b.

c.

d.

7. Write an explanation as to why magic sand is behaving the way it is. What other substances behave similarly when they are mixed with water?