INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Gel-based candles are best if you want them to glow. This is because the paraffin wax used in wax candles is difficult to combine with "glow in the dark" powder. Because gel candles don't have the same stability as wax ones, it's a good idea to make them in the bowl you'll be burning them in. Get a small, clear glass bowl. Make sure the glass material is clear. That way, you'll be able to see the glowing properties across the body of the candle. A small goldfish bowl is a recommended choice. It's small, made of clear glass, and has an opening at the top for the wick and flame to go. If you want to make a bunch of small tea candles, the shells of used-up regular candles work perfectly. With these, you'll have a suitable mould of a candle already in place. In order to soften up the gel material, you'll need to heat it up on a stove top. Place it in a double boiler pot and heat to 210 degrees. Use a thermometer to get the precise readout. To make a double-boiler, you should put a smaller pot in a larger pot, then proceed to fill the larger pot with water to boil. When you're ready, you can remove the smaller pot and pour the gel into the candle moulds. The Celsius equivalent is 99 degrees. If you do not have a thermometer, use a stick or spatula and stir to gauge how soft the gel has become. The gel should be a thick, syrupy consistency when it's ready to pour. With your gel heated, it's time to pour it into the mould. Unlike paraffin wax moulds, the mould for a gel-based candle should be the bowl it will ultimately be used in. A clear, glass bowl is recommended for this instance. Because gel is so easy to work with, it's a simple process to work the active powder in the mix. In order to get a really vibrant looking colour for your candles, you should keep your candle at a mix of about 20% powder and 80% gel. Although the specific proportions will depend based on the bowl you're making your candle in, you can roughly estimate proportions based on how much of the bowl the first-added material occupies before filling up the rest with the second. With about an ounce (approximately 30 grams) of glow powder, you should be able to make at least half a dozen six-inch (15cm) tall candles. "Glow in the dark" powder does not dissolve into the gel. Rather, it is suspended in the middle of the gel. This is why it is better for gels and has a worse-off time when used with wax candles. "Glow in the dark" powder can be purchased at most arts and crafts stores. Otherwise, it can be ordered specially online. Adding a wick should be done while everything else has been completed but the candle is still in a melted form. Grab the tip with a pair of tweezers and lower it slowly into the candle. Take care to ensure that the wick is in the relative centre of your candle, and take care to keep it straight. This will ensure that the wick manages to last throughout the entirety of the candle. As always, tabbed wicks are the best, as they're specifically designed with the issue of adding them in mind.

SUMMARY: Find a bowl or glass to make your candles with. Heat gel at 210 degrees Fahrenheit. Pour your gel into the candle bowl. Add "glow in the dark" powder to the mix. Add a wick.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A classroom that feels tired probably won't be very inspiring. Take action to make sure that your classroom pulses with energy. Start by pumping up your own enthusiasm. Try not to come to class tired. Get up early in the morning so that you are fully awake by class time. If your students seem lethargic, try having them get up and move around. Even a quick stretch can wake people up. Students might feel more inspiration if they are having fun. Try organizing your lesson around a game. You can adapt this strategy for any age level. For elementary school kids, you could adapt the common game Simon Says. Students only get to move a step forward if they can correctly answer the math question, for instance. Try a version of Jeopardy for high school or college students. This quiz game is a great way to review for exams. Don't feel like everything has to be a game. They can be used every once in a while to insert some energy into your classroom. Each class is bound to have a few students who are reluctant to participate. However, it is important to make each student feel actively involved in the lesson. Try to get most (if not all) students to participate in activities. Some students may not like participating in group discussions. You might need to get creative to make it more appealing. Try a lightening round. Set a time limit (maybe 30 seconds) on each question. Make it seem fun and exciting to shout out the correct answer. Technology can be a great way to bring inspiration into your classroom. There are a number of tools you can use to get your students excited about whatever subject you're teaching. Have fun trying new items together! Many schools provide iPads or tablets for student use. Download some fun math games for your students to play. If you teach a college course, have your history students create entries for educational apps such as Clio. Try to energize your students by taking them out and about. Field trips are an excellent way to inspire and wow your class. Just make sure to tailor the trip to fit the needs of your students. Try a children's museum for young kids. For example, the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago offers an entire wing of exhibits geared towards children. If you teach high school or college students, try a walking tour. The Freedom Trail in Boston is a great option if you teach in that area.

SUMMARY:
Bring energy to the classroom. Incorporate games. Get more students involved. Use new technology. Go on field trips.