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Making popcorn gives you a good idea of how heat bursts the starch wall. Puffed cereals are made in a similar way.Things Required:About 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels1/4 cup of vegetable oilA deep, heavy saucepan with a wooden handle and a cover Directions:Heat the pan on high heat for one or two minutes, and then […]

Let’s study the parts of a grasshopper in this experiment.Things Required:Insect netGrasshopper (instruction for catching below)Magnifying glassPlastic bag Directions:Use the insect net to catch a grasshopper. It would be easier if you find a dead grasshopper for this study, but if a dead grasshopper is not found catch a live one with the net and

In this simple and easy experiment, we will determine the temperature from a cricket’s chirp.Things Required:Watch with a second handCricket (may be purchased from a live bait store)JarNylon stockingrubber band Directions:Catch a cricket and place it in the jar. Stretch the stocking over the mouth of the jar and secure with the rubber band. Count

Flour is the finely ground meal of wheat or other cereal grains. But we can’t eat it raw. Things Required:1 tablespoonful of sugar1 tablespoonful of flour2 glasses half full of cold waterDirections:Stir the sugar into one of the glasses of cold water.Stir the flour into the other glass of cold water.This Is What Happens:The sugar

How does a spider evaluate the size of an intruder? Let us find out.Things Required:StringA partner Directions:Stretch the string between two stationary objects. A door knob and a table leg are good choices. At one end of the string, gently place the tips of your fingers on top of the string. Take your partner to

The intention of this experiment is to determine if spider webs have the same geometric design.Things Required:Enamel spray paint (any bright colour)HairsprayScissorsWhite construction paperDirections:The best time to find spider webs is in the early morning of a spring or summer day. Pick out several webs suitable for collecting and wait a few hours for the

Hot cereal feels good, especially on a cold morning. Does it matter whether you start it in cold or boiling water?Things Required:1½ cup of water2/3 cup of oatmeal2 small potsSalt (optional) Directions:Stir 1/3 cup of the oatmeal into a pot with ¾ cup of the water. Bring it to a boil, lower the flame, and

What’s the difference between butterflies and moths? Let’s check out.Things Required:Coat hangerPillowcase2 large jarsStocking2 rubber bandsBroom handle or long stickButterfly and moth (instructions for catching below)Directions:Make an insect net by bending a coat hanger into a hoop. Attach the pillowcase to the hoop and secure the ends of the hoop to the broom handle. (This

A toast is defined in the dictionary as a slice of bread browned on both sides by heat. But what causes the bread to brown?Things Required:A toaster, an electric2 slices of bread broiler or an ovenDirections:Place the pieces of bread in the toaster, in the oven under the broiler. Let one stay in twice as

Can we communicate with fireflies? Let’s try and find out their secret language codes.Things Required:Fireflies in a jarTorch Directions:In a darkened room, hold the torch near the jar of fireflies. Turn the light on and off at one-second intervals. The easiest way to judge a one-second interval is to say these words “One thousand and

Does the light from fireflies give off heat? We will find out in this easy experiment.Things Required:Fireflies2 glass jars with lids2 thermometers (must fit inside the jars)Directions:On a night when fireflies are plentiful, catch as many as you can and place them in a jar. It is easiest to catch them with your hands after

Vinegar is often used to flavour salads and tenderize meats. Many types of vinegar are made from fruit or wine (which is made from fruit). You can use apples to make your vinegar.Things Required:2 apples, coredBlender or juicer2 jars Directions:Cut the apples into small pieces, place them in your blender or juicer, and press out

In this simple experiment we will see the effects of yeast on food decomposition.Things Required:Banana2 plastic sandwich bagsDry yeast measuringSpoon -teaspoon (5 ml)MarkerDirections:Ask an adult to cut 2 slices from the banana. Place a slice of banana inside each plastic bag.Sprinkle one-half of a spoon of yeast on one of the banana slices. Close both

Sometimes “cooking” starts hours before you light the stove. Things Required:2 chicken breasts1 tablespoonful of lime juiceDash of chili powder (optional)Dash of turmeric or cumin (optional)Bowl2 teaspoonfuls of olive oil1/2 teaspoonful of minced garlic1 teaspoonful of rosemary (optional)Salt and pepperWooden spoonDirections:Mix the lime juice and olive oil. Add the herbs and stir. Put one of

The purpose of this effort is to determine the best way to grow penicillin.Things Required:Cotton balls2 oranges2 lemons2 bread sacksBowlDirections:Rub the fruit on the floor. Place the fruit in a bowl exposed to the air for one day. Place in each bread sack an orange, a lemon, and a cotton ball wet with water. Secure