Introduction: You may have noticed that gas prices have been going up.  It turns out that they always go up in the spring because the gasoline that is provided in the winter is different than the fuel provided at other times of the year.  Why?  A simple bubble experiment will show ...

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Introduction: As the weather gets warmer, flowers begin to bloom. How exactly? Well, flowers need water just as much as we do, but how do they “drink” water? This experiment will answer your burning questions. Not only is this experiment simple, but super fun and colorful. With just t...

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Introduction: This fun and colorful experiment shows how capillary action works using simple household materials. We will be utilizing science to allow water to walk and blend the primary colors! Materials: • Clear cups, 7 (glass or plastic)• Red, blue, and yellow food coloring...

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America was built with cement and steel. Maybe not as much today, but this is the time of year when we would see our steel cars rusted through from snow and salt on the roads. Let’s investigate this process a little more closely. Materials:  Steel wool (any fineness)Clear glassesCold ...

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 Candy canes are a great treat, and during the holiday season, they are in abundance.  It gives us a chance to do a little experiment to learn about solubility.  Materials: Candy canes (other hard candy) Clear glasses Cold water Hot water Oil (vegetable, corn, etc.) Alka-...

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This colorful experiment shows how density works using Skittles candy.  You’ll make a rainbow of sugar water layers – all from the same candy!   Materials: •    Skittles (red, orange, yellow, green, purple)•    Six clear glasses ...

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You may have heard that even though you’re surrounded by water in the middle of the ocean,  you could still die of thirst.  How can that be?  Let’s explore! Materials:  •    Gummy Bears•    Several glasses (to hold water solutions)&...

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Summer may be winding down, but there are still some hot days ahead.  What better way to cool off than by making your own ice cream – no fancy machine needed!   Materials:  • Ziplock bags (quart and sandwich size)• 1/2 cup of whole milk, half ...

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This experiment reminds me of the story of Hans Brinker or The Silver Skates.  In the tale, Hans saves his town by plugging the hole in a dike with his finger, preventing a disastrous flood.  In our demonstration, we will create our own “hole in the dam” using a pencil and a ...

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Last month, we conducted an experiment to determine how quickly molecules move in water.  This month, we’ll explore how molecules naturally move toward equilibrium – a process that can take a long time if left undisturbed.  Even when it seems like nothing is happening, the mo...

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