61 Near Nature Experiments

You will need: 3 slices of a freshly cutapple Lemon juice Water Bowl Pen and paper Have you ever asked your parent to cut an apple and give it to you only to find that it is turning brown? Does that mean that the apple is spoilt? Find out with this experiment. INSTRUCTIONS Take 3 […]

You will need: Plain white sheet ofpaper Bright sunny outdoors Clear glass filled 3/4thsof the way with water We have seen rainbows in Nature and also attempted to create them indoors. Yet understanding this beautiful creation of Nature only makes us appreciate it more. INSTRUCTIONS Hold the plain white sheet of paper in one hand

You will need: Recyclable items (likeplastic and glass bottles,newspaper, aluminiumcans, ice-cream sticks, old tyres, old CD’s, etc.) Craft items (glue, tape,markers and paint) Pen and notebook With increase in population, our garbage and waste has also increased multifold. Adopt the 3 R’s at home, in your neighbourhood and at school to make a difference. INSTRUCTIONS

You will need: Microscope A slide Small containers to placethe water samples Ink-dropper Water samples fromvarious sources (pond,tap, water purifier, etc.) Pen and paper Water is the source of life for all of us, but even something as basic as water can become our enemy when it contains harmful bacteria and micro-organisms. Find out the

You will need: Seeds (example: pumpkinseeds, bottle gourd seeds, spinach seeds, tomato seeds, etc.) Potting soil Large container Water All the food we eat, especially the veggies and pulses, are grown somewhere. Why not try growing your very own veggies? INSTRUCTIONS Take the help of an adult to fill a large container with soil. Leaving

You will need: 4 cups of water Large stainless steel vessel with lid Strainer Cloth material Disposable plastic container 3-4 cups of walnut shell Cotton balls and plastic bottles with thin nozzles Try this fun way to stain your textile material with an all-natural dye made from walnut shells. INSTRUCTIONS Soak the walnut shells in

You will need: Camera Internet Map of your neighbourhood Garbage bags Rubber gloves First-aid kit We look at dirt and garbage everywhere and feel somebody should clean it up!! Create a group of ‘somebodies’ to create awareness and clean up your neighbourhood. INSTRUCTIONS Take the help of a friendly adult and create different groups within

You will need: A shallow pot Water bottle with a spray Moss from your localnursery or neighbourhood Leaves, small shell, barks& stones Soil and potting soil Small plastic decorativeitems Be one with Nature and grow your personal moss garden. INSTRUCTIONS Firstly, with the help of an adult place allthe potting soil into the shallow pot.

You will need: Scissors Pen and paper Thread Hanger Candle or table lamp Board pin Understand the workings of wind power with this simple experiment. INSTRUCTIONS Take your paper and draw a spiral on it. Cut out the spiral and using a board pin poke a hole at the centre of the spiral in one

You will need: A large tub full of water Pen and paper Bees are industrious little insects which work hard in their honeycombs. But there has always been a debate in the science world on whether bees can really fly. Find out with this simple experiment. INSTRUCTIONS Put your hands in the tub of water

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 informative than

You will need: TV Paper and pen The next time you are asked not to watch TV, explain to your parents how it can be beneficial through this cool science experiment. INSTRUCTIONS On the first day, just watch the weather report on TV and note downimportant terms, like precipitation, jet stream, humidity levels, etc. Understand

You will need: Compass A treasure or prize Garden or open wooded area 1 adult (who will serve as the expedition leader) Create your very own treasure hunt using only a compass, and understand how to read maps and co-ordinates while having fun. INSTRUCTIONS You could play this game alone or in groups. Make an

You will need: Diary/Notebook Watch Pencil & pen Compass Piece of paper Like many ancient cultures, record and calculate correctly future sunsets to develop a calendar, through this experiment. INSTRUCTIONS Firstly, find an unobstructedview of the sunset, a place wherethere are minimum buildings and constructions. Mark a place where you will continue to observe the

You will need: Steel slinky (found at a toy store) Wire hanger Ribbon Needle nose pliers Nuts (peanuts, walnuts, almonds, etc.) Scissors Create your very own unique bird feeder with afew items and have fun watching different birdseat a hearty meal every day. INSTRUCTIONS Take your slinky and extend it to form around oval shape.