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Blue Sky – Red Sunset
Tweet Whenever it’s not completely filled with clouds, we can see that the sky is blue. As our world turns the sun rises and sets, and as it sets it looks red. These two observations are related. You will need: A torch a transparent container with flat parallel sides (a 10-litre [2½- gallon] aquarium is [...]
Hot Air Balloon
Tweet Make your own hot air balloon. There is something very cool about things that fly – this homemade hot air balloon is no exception. Suitable for children aged 8+ with adult supervision You Will Need: Plastic refuse bag Hair dryer Duck / Gaffa tape (or a plastic packing strip) Safety note: This experiment should [...]
Crazy Candle Trick
Tweet Everyone knows you can put out a candle flame by pouring water on it. In this science magic trick or demonstration, the candle will go out when you pour ‘air’ onto it. You will need: • a lit candle • a transparent glass (so people can see what is inside the glass) • baking soda [...]
Science Is Attractive!
Tweet Do some materials attract better than others? You will need A plastic drinking straw 10″ length of sewing thread plastic ball point pen candle Instructions 1) Tie the thread to the exact centre of the straw and ask a friend to hold it suspended. 2) Rub the pen on a rug until it [...]
Super Balloons
Tweet Balloons are rather fragile things. You know that they must be kept away from sharp objects. They also need to be kept away from flames. A fire can weaken the rubber and cause it to burst. However, in this experiment you will find out how you can hold a balloon directly in a flame [...]
Excellent Ice Candles
Tweet Ice candles are easy to make and, best of all, cost next to nothing. You could make some at school and the children can take the idea home and make some more with their families for outside their own house. You Will Need Small plastic tub or bucket (a summer beach pail is [...]
Fantastic Forensics : Study a Crime Scene of Your Own
Tweet Fantastic Forensics : Study a Crime Scene of Your Own Learn about crime scene investigation with these hands-on activities: look for clues at your own “crime scene” and do some fingerprint lifting. You will need Tweezers Ziplock bags or envelopes Microscope with slides and cover slips if you have them 10x or stronger magnifying [...]
5, 4, 3, 2, 1… lift-off!
Tweet Create a ‘rocket’ using an empty teabag and a flame. Learn about density of air and how it is affected by change in temperature. Safety: This experiment requires adult supervision. Perform this experiment away from curtains or other flammable materials. You will need: Teabags –the best ones are the ones that are folded over [...]
Dangerous Experiment!
Tweet This solar energy education experiment harnesses the power of the sun to allow children to create a work of art. This also shows how much power is contained in the relatively small amount of sunlight hitting the magnifying glass, enough to set fire to wood. There is an element of danger in this operation, [...]
Tiny Rocket Fun
Tweet A small solid propellant rocket made from a match and a piece of aluminum foil. You Will Need 2 match book matches or ordinary matches Small square of aluminium foil Paper clip Safety pin Instructions Take one match and wrap a small piece of aluminium foil around the match-head. Wrap the foil tightly. [...]