Science Projects for All Ages
Extracting DNA From a Strawberry Yes, plants have DNA, too. Extracting it from a strawberry is a great way to appreciate the structure and appearance of DNA strands. This is a good way to recognize the genetic foundation of every organism. What you need: Skewer (sharpened pencil, toothpick, or fork) 2 teaspoons of water Paper …
Naked Egg Experiment Cells are the building blocks of life. The egg is a large, tactile example of a cell. For curious kids, this science project can help them understand and identify the parts of a cell. It can also teach kids how to know more about water movement. Vinegar is the catalyst in this …
Making a Rainbow Celery Capillarity is the depression or rise of any type of liquid through a small passageway. These narrow pathways may be fibers or tubes. Capillarity is not confined to a vertical path. One example is when water gets into the towel fibers. It does so no matter what the towel’s position is. …
Knowing more about flowers will need a dissection experience. Like all living beings, flowers have internal structures that help them function. All you need to do is explore them. What you need: Flowers from the yard or discarded flowers at the local flower shop A sharp knife or scalpel Magnifying glass How you do …
Every living being on Earth needs clean water to function. Humans must consume at least two liters of purified water each day. Advancements in technology ensure that drinking water is safe and contaminant-free. This science project aims to help explain how water purification works. Caution: The resulting water is not safe for consumption. This project …
Have you ever wondered what the freezing point of water is? Do know how salt affects the freezing point of water as well? This simple and fun science project will help you get the answer to both questions. What you need: • A small string or thread • Water • Table salt • Small toys …
Have you ever tried balancing a spoon or a pen on your finger? Do you think you can balance an upright flat stick on a chopstick? Without glue? With the help of the center of gravity, you can. What you need: • 2 clothes pins • A flat stick • A pipe cleaner • A …
You know yeast as an ingredient in baking bread and pizza. Once it is mixed with water and sugar, it forms bubbles in the liquid. That is because the yeast has just been activated. It produces gas. In this project, you will harness that gas and use it to fill a balloon. What you need: …
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 …
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 …