You will need: Empty 1-litre thickglass bottle Matchsticks Small bell Tape Ribbon Do you know that sound cannot travel in space? Conduct this simple experiment to find out whether sound can actually be heard in vacuum. INSTRUCTIONS Take the small bell and attach a ribbon to it. Attach the other side of the ribbon to […]
You will need: Cardboard or plastic cylindrical box which isopen on one end Scissors Tape Plastic or plastic bag Even though this experiment seems simple, it explains yet another amazing phenomenon in physics known as toroid vortex which is a result of fluid dynamics. INSTRUCTIONS Firstly, cut a small round hole in the centre of
You will need: A broad glass jar, with awide mouth Hot water (near boilingpoint) Ice cubes Small plate We all enjoy watching the rains. So, why not try and harness the powers of Mother Nature and experiment with the rains indoors? INSTRUCTIONS Half fill a glass jar with hot water and cover it with a
You will need: Ping-pong balls Hair dryer Turn an experiment into a competition between your friends to find out who can float ping-pong balls in the air the longest. INSTRUCTIONS With the help of your friends, switch on the hair dryer to the maximum level and point the air-flow upwards. Carefully place a ping-pong ball
Learn to make a monocle in an easy way.Thing Required:NewspaperDirections:Roll one index finger in tightly to form a very tiny hole about the size of the point of a writing pen. Hold the newspaper close enough to your eyes so that the print may just be barely blurred. Close one eye and with the open
You will need: A needle Wax or butter paper Scissors Glass bowl Water Magnet Indelible marker pen Compasses are intriguing objects. How exactlydo they function? Find out how a compass worksby making your very own compass at home. INSTRUCTIONS Take a glass bowl and fill it with water. Next, take the wax or butter paper
Is freezing a good way to preserve any food?Things Required:Lettuce leaves or green pepper or tomatoCloves of garlic or onion2 tablespoonfuls of (30 ml) cottage cheese3 plastic bagsLabels and freezer tape Directions:Cull the vegetables, wash and pat them dry. Put them each in a plastic bag, whole or cut up, and remove the air. Seal
In this neat experiment, we will know how an eye lens works.Things Required:Magnifying lensSheet of typing paperRuler Directions:Darken a room. Hold the magnifying lens about 5 feet (1½ m) from an open window. Position the paper on the opposite side of the lens from the window.Slowly, move the paper back and forth from the lens
Make the following cookies on two different days-one sunny and dry, the other rainy. The cookies will taste good on both days.Things Required:1/2 cup of butter or margarine1/4 cup of sugar1/2 tsp vanilla extractWooden spoon1 cup (112 g) of flour plus 1 to 3 extra Tablespoon (8-24 g)A mixing bowlA cookie sheet Directions:Let the margarine
The idea is to determine your sensitivity to taste.Things Required:ToothpicksBlindfoldSpring-type clothespinAppleOnionDirections:Take an adult to peel and cut the apple and onion into small bite-size pieces of equal size. Ask a helper to assist you with the experiment. Without seeing or smelling, the person will decide on the identity of the food by taste only. Blindfold
Certain herbs, such as parsley, chervil and chives are preserved better by freezing than by drying. The secret is to package them so that you may keep air out and moisture in.Things Required:A bunch of herbs (parsley, basil, dill, sage, thyme or chives)Thick small plastic bags, jars or freezer containersPaper towelsLabels and felt-tipped penDrinking straw
You will need: Balloon Woollen material (sockor sweater) Energy-saving light bulb Challenge your friends to try and light a bulb, even for a second, but without using any wires. When they all admit defeat, perform this simple trick in physics. INSTRUCTIONS Wait until it is completely dark. Take your balloon and rub it for a
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You will need: A glass 2 forks A toothpick Matchsticks Cork Amaze your friends with these gravity defying forks! By the way, they aren’t floating and nor it is a magic trick. It’s just physics. But you might have to practise a little beforeactually performing for an audience. INSTRUCTIONS Take 2 forks and insert themon
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This test is to demonstrate the semi-permeability of a cell membrane.Things Required:Egg from experiment The Undressed EggJar with a lid (the egg must fit in the jar)Corn syrup Directions:Pour 3 inches (7½ cm) of corn syrup into the jar. Carefully place the egg in the jar. Close the lid, and allow the jar to stand
A raisin starts life as a grape and a prune as a plum. What happens to these juicy fruits? See for yourself.Things Required:Launch of white seedless grapes2 drying trays (make your own by spreading cheesecloth or wire mesh over old frames or kitchen cooling racks)A pot of boiling waterA strainer4 empty juice cans or large