Age range: 7–13Time: 30 minutes setup + 2–3 days observationConcepts: air pressure, weather, fluids Goal Build a simple barometer to see pressure rise and fall with changing weather. Materials Glass jar (wide mouth) Balloon or plastic wrap Rubber band Tape Drinking straw Index card or paper for scale Marker Safety Use glass carefully; adults should …
Plants make their food through the process of photosynthesis. This process uses light from the sun and chlorophyll from the leaves. The plant uses up carbon dioxide from the surrounding environment. Oxygen is its byproduct. The resulting starch stores glucose, which is the plant’s food. Checking for starch in the leaves is proof that …
Stained Teeth Experiment Just about everything that we eat and drink has a chance to stain our teeth. In this experiment, we’re going to see how long it takes for three separate drinks to stain the shell of an egg. This is a simulation experiment perfect for chemistry and science. This experiment can last as …
Thanksgiving is a time of appreciation and savouring glorious portions of food! In this experiment, we will demonstrate a spectacular effect with the leftovers from your scrumptious thanksgiving dinner. You will never look at the bones of a turkey the same ever again! Here is what you need for this fascinating experiment: 1) Turkey bones …
THE POPCORN EXPERIMENT Popcorn is one of the oldest, most common food items in the US. When the people realized that if the maize or corn was left too close to the fire, it popped into many tasty shapes. Popcorn became a fixture in many households and establishments, especially in movie theaters. Huge bags, bowls, …
Our planet and our bodies are composed mainly of water. That is why we need water to survive. We get water from the food and drink we take in every day. What if you go to a place where you are uncertain of the water’s quality? This is where water purification steps in. When you …
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 …
