Water has a skin-like covering formed by the way water molecules attract one another. This attraction is called surface tension. Objects such as needles and pins float effortlessly on this invisible skin. Needles and pins are also easily magnetized. Perhaps we can combine these characteristics.Things Required:A dozen sewing needles or pinsMagnetNon-metal bowlWaterMetal paper clipDirections:Magnetize about […]
You will need: Clean gravel Knife & scissors Large empty soda bottle (2-litre bottle will do) Ruler Duct tape Permanent marker What if you could find out how much it hasrained in your neighbourhood just by creatingyour own rain gauge? INSTRUCTIONS Firstly, take your empty soda bottle and from the bottom measure 8.75 inches upwards.
Imagine being in a room where several people are playing musical instruments. In the corner sits an unplayed piano. The music builds in intensity, filling the room with a loud and rich sound. Then the music ends abruptly. The piano, however, plays on. Although no one sits at the instrument yet, the piano produces a
In this experiment, we will balance two forks on the edge of a drinking glass. Does it sound like a magic trick? But my dear, this is pure science.Things Required:2 metal forksDrinking glass or wide-mouthed jarModelling clay1 flat toothpick Directions:Make a ball of clay about the size of a large marble. Insert the tip of
You will need: Various seasonal plants (depending on your region and the season; ask your local nursery which plants are best to be planted) Potting soil Natural fertilizers Logs, birdhouses, tree stumps, etc. Small shallow tub or bird bath. Rocks and pebbles Water Bees may scare most of us, but bees are important to keep
Two thousand years ago, Chinese navigators figured out how magnets could be used in navigation. Some people believe this connection was discovered when someone dropped a piece of natural magnetic rock (called lodestone) into a bucket of water. The rock settled so that it might “point” to north. Every time it was dropped, the rock
Are you a bathroom singer? Have you ever sung in the shower? If so, did some notes sound much louder than others? By varying your pitch, you can uncover notes that the room seems to boost. This amplification is a natural effect that is caused by the shape of the bathroom space. When you hit
Is air weightless or does it have any weight? This is what we are going to find out by performing this experiment.Things Required:Modelling clayPencilYardstick (meter stick)3 balloons, 9 inches (23 cm); the balloons must be the same sizeString, 4 ft. (120 cm)Scissors Directions:Use the clay to secure the end of the pencil to the edge
As in every horror movie, when a person gets bitten by a vampire, he or she will soon transform into one of the undead. People who are then bitten by this new vampire will also become vampires. It’s a deadly chain. From bite to bite, victim to victim, the existence of vampires continues. This experiment
You will need: String ½ cup of soil ¼ cup of water Funnel Radish seeds Measuring cup 2-3 large clear balloons We all have seen green-houses. But what if you could create your own green-house inside a balloon? INSTRUCTIONS Take a funnel and fit it in the neck of a large clear balloon. Next, pour
Have you ever listening to a recording of your own voice? If so, were you surprised to hear how it sounded? Most people discover that their recorded voice sounds much different from the voice that they hear when they speak. The difference has to do with how the sound is conducted to your ears.When you
Where is the centre of gravity of an object? This is what we are going to reach for in this experiment.Things Required:Paper hole punchPush tackWasherString, 12 in. (30 cm)ScissorsManila folderRulerTack boardDirections:Cut one side of the manila folder into an irregular shape. Punch four randomly spaced holes in the edge of the paper with the paper
You will need: Water Rubber gloves Lots of moss (collected from the garden, yard, shop, etc.) Measuring cup Small indoor plant (like a fern) Yarn Mixing bowl Bonsai and peat soil (found in any plant shop) Kokedama or ‘moss ball’ is a form of gardening found in Japan, which uses mostly moss to grow greenery.
You will need: Clay (which does not disintegrate in the water) A large bowl Tray 2 clear glasses Water Understand the concepts of buoyancy withthis experiment. INSTRUCTIONS Place the bowl on a tray and fill the bowl till the brim with water. Next, take a large lump of clay and roll it into a ball.
You will need: Seeds from various herbs including tulsi, thyme, rosemary, sage, basil, mint, kadipatta, dhania, ajwain, etc. Soil for planting Small scoop or shovel Pots or open space with plenty of sunlight Rubber gloves Natural fertilizer Creating your own garden can be fun, but what if fun could also be much more interesting and