Here is a detailed instruction that focuses on the science of this activity. The chemistry is about the same as the new acidic solution dissolves the oxidized layer and other deposits from the coins surface. Let’s pray.”Īlternate: I’ve seen similar effects using lemon juice and salt in place of the vinegar. Not only that, God would change them from the inside out. If we wanted to show what God really does we would need to change those old pennies into gold. “This was a fun experiment, but it doesn’t tell the whole story about how God changes us. You can close the object talk by escalating the meaning of the lesson. Is there any person too dirty for God to make clean?.What happens we keep sinning and get our lives dirty again?.Why do you think it’s easier for God to change us than to do it on our own?.If time allows, ask follow-up questions to make sure the children personalize the Bible point. If possible, use a vented room to minimize the stinky vinegar smell. Hints: If kids are worried about getting the same penny back, just have them remember the date that was on each coin. Then restate the meaning of the object lesson. Carefully remove the pennies and dry with paper towels. Allow for about a minute for the solution to work. Have the children gently drop their coins into the liquid. He is able to transform us very quickly back into what he first made us to be.ĭisplay the vinegar and salt solution. Explain that those old pennies are like us before Jesus changes our lives. You can talk about how hard it would be to make those old coins as clean as the new penny. Procedure: As the children come to class hand them each a dirty old penny–the more discolored the better.
either wooden spoon, salad tongs, or latex gloves to keep the vinegar off your fingers.
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