Super Star Scientist 

Reese!

Experiment:  Fire Water Balloon

Objective:  How water inside of a balloon can prevent a balloon from bursting when placed over an open flame.

Reese was ready to be our scientist with her lab coat and goggles on!  She place all of  her materials on the lab table.  She used:  2 balloons, 1 candle, 1 lighter, and a water bottle.

First, Reese blew up a balloon.

Then her assistant, Dad, tied the balloon.

Next, they carefully lit a candle.

Once there was a flame, Reese placed the balloon over the fire….

…and the balloon POPPED! 

Next, they blew up another balloon, but this time they added water inside the balloon too.

After Dad tied the balloon, Reese once again placed the balloon over the flame…

…and this time it DIDN'T pop!!

Look at that!! 

The balloon even touched the flame, and it didn't pop!

Conclusion:  The water acts as a conductor and removes the heat from the balloon.  Heat is absorbed by the water and will not burst.

This was so fun Reese!

You did a great job!!