Ingredients: 1 Black Light (easily purchased at Walmart or online) 1 Bottle of Tonic Water OR 1 Highlighter Marker A Dark Room (If you chose a highlighter over the tonic water you will need a small glass with a small amount of water. Make sure that it is a clear glass.) Instructions: 1. If you …
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[wp_ad_camp_2] How to make a basic crystal out of Potash Alum. Growing crystals takes a bit of time, but it’s a really fun project. You never know what you’ll get until you try it. We have several crystal growing projects planned for you on the site, but here is the first. It isn’t …
[wp_ad_camp_2] What role do you think dehydration could play on an apple? Would a dehydrated apple be protected from bacteria? In this experiment, we will be creating a simple and spooky mummified apple. All you will need are some basic household ingredients to get started with your dehydrated mummy apple. Here’s What …
[wp_ad_camp_2] This project covers how you can use a chicken egg, Elmer’s glue, alum, a large plastic container (the size of a quart jar), water, and egg dye to make a real looking geode. Depending on what type of gemstone you’re looking to make, you’ll need to have that color of dye to make …
A terrarium is used to simulate a rainforest-like effect by containing the moisture inside of an object and maintaining a suitable habitat for plants and animals. You will want to choose small plants and/or animals that prefer shade and are water loving and do well in the humidity. Some plants to consider are the venus …
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This is a great project to do in science class or as a project with your kids. You usually see kids outside with lemonade stands and Kool-Aid stands, but you don’t see a hot dog stand very often! Even better, there’s no fire used. All your kids will need is good strong sunlight. If you …
In this experiment, you’re going to use the chirping of crickets to tell you the temperature. This experiment can be performed for fun or it can be performed and documented to be used in your science fair project that studies the animals in a particular environment. It takes a bit of time and some mathematical …
How To Make Lightening In this experiment, you’re going to be given two different methods for creating lightning at home. You can use this experiment during a science fair to simulate lightning as it occurs in nature. The items needed are usually found at home and this experiment is low in cost, requiring most to …
For this project, you’ll be conducting an experiment. What makes fog? The project, itself, is a simple one and will only take about 2 to 3 hours to complete. This is a very good topic for science fairs if you’re willing to do a bit more research than “hands on” experimentation. Necessary Items: *Journal *Pencil …
Have you ever gone out and picked a white flower so that you could put it in colored water to dye the petals? Carnations are a particularly great flower to use with dye experiments. In this experiment, you’re going to be getting a little more creative. You’re going to be conducting an experiment that focuses …