You will need: A sheet or strong thickcardboard or plywood 6 thread reels A small cardboard box String (use good-qualitystring, so it doesn’t break) 6 nails A small weight, like a keyor heavy screw We all have travelled in an elevator or as we liketo call it-lift–at some point of time or the other. So,why […]
In this experiment, we will observe the semi-permeability of a cell membrane.Things Required:1 raw egg in its shell1 jar with a lid (the egg must fit inside the jar)Clear vinegarFlexible measuring tape Directions:Measure and record the circumference around the centre of the egg. Record the appearance of the egg. Place the egg inside the jar.
You will need: Styrofoam plate (use-and-throw type) Aluminium pie plate Small piece of woollenfabric (like a sock oryour sweater’s sleeve) Pencil with a brand neweraser at the top Board pin (the type youput on a school board) Thunder and lightning never seize to amaze us. Those bright jagged bars to light shooting towards the earth
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The function of this experiment is to observe the movement of particles through a membrane.Things Required:1 plastic sandwich bag1 twist tieTincture of iodineCornstarch2 measuring cups (500 ml)Eye-dropperMeasuring spoon -tablespoon (15 ml)Directions:Fill a cup one-half full with water, and add 20 drops of iodine. Fill a second cup with water and stir in one spoon of
You will need: 2 tall glasses (of the sameheight) A long needle Ruler Thin long candle Knife or scissors Pliers Matchstick Newspaper or any sheetof paper Create a beautiful flaming see-saw with this simple trick. All you have to do is apply Newton’s laws to make magic. INSTRUCTIONS Even though this trick looks like a
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If you want light, fluffy muffins, take care to treat the batter right. See what happens if you don’t.Things Required:1 cup (112 g) all-purpose unbleached flourA small egg3 tablespoonfuls of sugar1 teaspoonful of baking powder1/4 ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoonful of ground nutmeg2 large bowlsA wooden spoon1/4 cup (60 ml) of oil1/2 cup (120 ml) of milkA
The intention of all this effort is to view the outreaching effect of a small amount of pollution on a stream and its wildlife.Things Required:1 gallon (4 litre) glass jarMeasuring cup (250 ml)Red food colouring Directions:Pour one-half cup of water into the gallon (4 litre) jar. Add and stir in two drops of food colouring.
You will need: Matchsticks Paper clip (with norubber coating) Pin Small squares ofaluminium foil Rockets are fun to play with, so why not make your very own rocket out of simple matchsticks? Create a tiny rocket of matchsticks and see Newton’s Laws of motion in action. INSTRUCTIONS Take a matchstick and cover the head very
You will need: Coin Transparent glass Water We all have seen tricks where coins appear out of ears, noses and even from thin air! What if you could make a coin disappear in thin air? INSTRUCTIONS Take a coin and place it on the table. Place a transparent glass over the coin. If you look
This experiment shows you the horrible effects that polluting detergents can have on birds.Things Required:1 quart (1 litre) clear glass bowlMeasuring cup (250 ml)Liquid oilPowdered washing detergentMeasuring spoon-teaspoon (5 ml) Directions:Pour 1 cup of water into the bowl. Add 1 spoon of liquid oil. Observe the surface of the water. Sprinkle 2 spoons of powdered
Purpose : to determine the effect of plastic garbage pollution on sea animals.Things Required:Rubber band Directions:Hook one end of the rubber band around your little finger. Stretch the rubber band across the back of your hand and hook the free end on your thumb. Try to remove the rubber band without touching anything.Seals and fish
You will need: An old CD A pop-top cap of anysports bottle ordishwashing soap bottle A 9″ balloon Feviquick or any otherinstant glue Do you want to see how a hovercraft works? Well, you can create your very own hovercraft at home with just a few simple objects. INSTRUCTIONS Make one or two holes in
What happens if we add baking powder to an acid?Things Required: 2 half-filled glasses sour milk or orange or lemon juice1/2 teaspoonful of baking powder1/2 teaspoonful of baking sodaDirections:Add baking powder to one of the half-filled glasses of sour milk and baking soda to the other glass.This Is What Happens:The sour milk with the baking
The intention of this experiment is to determine why the shape of a bird’s wing is important for flight.Things Required:Scissors1 sheet of notebook paperRuler Directions:Cut a one-inch (2½ cm) strip across the sheet of notebook paper. Hold one end of the paper against your chin, just below your bottom lip (see the diagram). Blow across
How is baking powder different from baking soda?Things Required: 2 glasses of water1/2 teaspoonful of baking soda1/2 teaspoonful of baking powder Directions:Add the baking powder to one glass of water. Add the baking soda to the other.This Is What Happens:The water with the baking powder bubbles. The water with baking soda does not.Science Behind It:Baking