This experiment is designed illustrate how hot springs work and where the hot water is coming from.It shows hot water convection very well to the students . Because hot water is being used and to prevent accidents, an adult should always be assisting. (Adult supervision recommended.) Supplies You Will Need: 4 identical, clear, jars Hot …
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Discovering Blood Type Compatibility This is a great science project for younger kids, to introduce them to how blood types work. There are four different blood types, and this experiment shows kids that some types are compatible, while others aren’t. While supervision will be required in case things get messy, this is an inexpensive and …
[wp_ad_camp_2] The human eye has a “blind spot.” This is a fascinating topic, since it is one of those things that we don’t usually notice as we go about our day to day lives. But at the same time, when we do notice it, it can be a little startling. The reason we have this …
Have you ever wondered how bees remember where to find food? Bees don’t have sharp vision like we do but they do see polarized light (this tells them direction based on the suns location). They also recognize patterns both natural and man-made. Some bee keepers will draw a pattern on a new hive so that …
Beneficial Insects For Your Garden The amount of time spent on this project can vary. If you choose to plant your plants from seeds, it will take longer before you can actually begin your project unless you watch from the time your plants sprout. You can also choose to get plants that are already grown …
(this will show how washing hands can significantly reduce the spread of bacteria) Idea Behind the Experiment Bacteria is a fact of life. It is all around us every single day. That is why washing our hands is so important. This experiment is designed to use bread (and the speed that it molds to demonstrate …
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How fast do you think you can get a can of soda to go from warm to cold? Would you believe it can be done in about one minute? It can and here is how you can make a gadget to do just that from simple materials. It is a good idea to have …
[wp_ad_camp_2] During this project, you are going to discover whether hydroponic farming (as seen to the left) is faster than traditional methods using soil (in the above photo). You may think you already know the answer to this question but you may be surprised by what you find. …
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[wp_ad_camp_2] Have you ever thought about whether an orange would float or sink in water? Doesn’t seem like something that really matters, but testing it will help you learn something about density as well as learning something about oranges you didn’t know before. For this experiment, you will need: One orange A container such …
Have you ever heard the phrase “It’s so hot you could cook an egg on the sidewalk”? Have you ever wondered if it was true? With this experiment you can see how the heat (energy) of the sun can be captured and used to cook food. What you Need: Cardboard pizza box. Box cutter or …