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Patrons use a candle, dish, water, and a drinking glass to experiment how a flame interacts with oxygen to create low and high pressure systems.

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Hints for uses in your library Be mindful of the candle flame with younger patrons. If you have extra adult helpers, try doing this activity in multiple small groups so everyone can observe the experiment clearly.
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Vela Sedienta

Vela Sedienta

Patrons use a candle, dish, water, and a drinking glass to experiment how a flame interacts with oxygen to create low and high pressure systems.