Fun Egg Bouncing Project The egg is the easiest symbol of fragility. You tend to handle it with so much care because they can break easily. If you are seeking a way to make an egg unbreakable and bounce about, this is the experiment for you. What You Need: • A glass jar •…
Build Your Own Stethoscope A stethoscope is an instrument that doctors use in examining sick people. They put the two ends of it in their ears, much like earphones. They place the other end of it on the body of their patients, so that they can check for any unusual sounds. Doctors use the…
A Great Science Project for a Rainy Day Rainy days are perfect for learning new things. For example, try this science project that shows how water and color can travel when given the right tools. You only need 3 different types of items. The kitchen is the best place to work. Be sure and…
Osmosis is a process in which different concentrations of solutions move through semi-permeable membranes. The transfer occurs from the highest concentration to the lowest. Osmotic pressure is a term used to explain the force with which the molecules transfer from the solution of higher concentration into the solution of lower concentration. Osmosis occurs throughout…
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…
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 as…
Leaf Collection For Children – Identification This is a very simple yet fun and informative project that parents can do alongside their children. You can do this project during fall months and it can be as simple or extensive as you choose. While you can do the project during the summer months, it’s recommended…
Have you ever wondered how meteorologists find out how fast the wind is blowing? They use a device called an anemometer. When you first see one, you might wonder how it could possibly measure the speed of the wind. It is simple and you can make an anemometer of your own and learn…