April 2022
Darkness Below (Biology Experiments)
Have you wondered why green plant life does not occur below 100 metres in the ocean? Here is the answer for your curious brain.Things Required:2 small green potted plants (same variety)Directions:Place one of the plants in a sunny area, and the other plant in a dark closet or cabinet. Leave the plants for 7 days.
Covered or Uncovered (Biology Experiments)
How can you preserve the colour of a vegetable better-cooking it covered or uncovered?Things Required:Broccoli or zucchini2 pots, one with a coverDirections:Cut off the stalk and separate the flowers of the broccoli or cut the zucchini into quarters.Cook half the vegetable in a large quantity of boiling water in a covered pot for five to
Seismograph (61 Near Nature Experiments)
You will need: 2-litre bottle of water(filled) String Long sturdy stick Paper + felt pen Long sheet of paper Aluminium foil Table, Books Cello tape Create your own seismograph which will record an earthquake in the event of its occurrence. INSTRUCTIONS Tie the mouth of the bottle with a string. Be sure it won’t break
Light Seekers (Biology Experiments)
Light is important for plants to grow. This experiment shows you how plants seek the light.Things Required:House plantDirections:Place the plant next to a window for three days. Rotate the plant 180° and allow it to stand for another three days. This Is What Happens:The leaves of the plant turn towards the window. Rotating the plant
Craters (61 Near Nature Experiments)
You will need: Newspaper Large wide tub + sifter Flour/White cement q Cocoa powder Small rocks (1/2 to 2inches in diameter) Measuring tape Camera 2 stools Understand how craters are formed by creating your own. INSTRUCTIONS Place the newspaper over a stool which situated a large area of the ground. Keep a large wide tub
Cold or Hot? (Biology Experiments)
We always start cooking green vegetables in boiling water. Why?Things Required:Broccoli or spinach2 pots Directions:Place half of the broccoli or spinach in a pot half full of cold water. Place the other half in a pot half full of boiling water. Cook both until the vegetables are tender.This Is What Happens:The vegetable in the cold
Micro Meteorite (61 Near Nature Experiments)
You will need: Large sheet of whitepaper Magnifying glass Magnet Large open field with notrees or cover Weight Undertake this project to find your very own micro meteorite from space. INSTRUCTIONS This project requires a bit of patience. While micro meteorites fall from the sky every day, it is not easy to find them. Take
Flower Labyrinth (Biology Experiments)
The purpose of this simple experiment is to observe a plant winding its way towards light.Things Required:Shoebox with a lidPaper cupThree pinto beansPotting soilCardboardScissorsTapeDirections:Fill the cup with potting soil. Plant the beans in the soil. Moisten the soil and allow the beans to sprout (about 5 to 7 days). Cut two cardboard pieces to fit
Good and Rotten (Biology Experiments)
Restaurants sometimes add baking soda to a vegetable to make it look good or cook faster. Does it work? Things Required:Broccoli flowers or zucchini stripsA pot of boiling water1 teaspoonful of baking sodaDirections:Place the broccoli in the boiling water and add the baking soda.This Is What Happens:The vegetable stays green, but after a short time
In or Out? (Biology Experiments)
This is all about the effect of gravity on the growth of a seed.Things Required:16 pinto beansGlassAluminium foilPaper towelsRecord playerDirections:Place the beans in the glass and fill with water. Allow the beans to soak in the refrigerator overnight. Tear 4 pieces of aluminium foil about one-foot (30 cm) square. Place a paper towel in the
Anemometer (61 Near Nature Experiments)
You will need: Clay 4 paper cups Clove 2 cardboardstrips (3″x12″) Sharp pencil with aneraser on the other end Stapler+board pin Timer Understand the workings of an anemometer while you create a simple homemade version to measure wind speed. INSTRUCTIONS Firstly, colour only one of the paper cup. Take the cardboard strips and place one
Leafy Green (61 Near Nature Experiments)
You will need: Green leaves from 3different trees 3 different drinkingglasses Hot water in a large pan Scissors + tape Coffee filters Cling wrap or plasticwrap Rubbing alcohol Figure out the colour of leaves with this simple experiment. INSTRUCTIONS Collect green leaves from 3 different trees.Make sure you keep them separate. Tear up the leaves
Vegetable Smells (Biology Experiments)
Some nutritious and delicious vegetables don’t always get to our plates because of their unpleasant smell!Things Required:A small turnipA pot of water Directions:Peel the turnip and cut it in half. Cut one half into cubes. Leave the other half whole.Place all the turnip pieces in a pot of boiling water. Test each half with a