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
Here is one easy way through which the body keeps us from getting too high a concentration of salt. Things Required:A salt pretzel or several potato chipsDirections:Eat a salt pretzel or three or four salted potato chips.This Is What Happens:You will need to take a drink of water!Science Behind It:You need extra water to dilute
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
Purpose : to observe the effect of osmosis on a raisinThings Required:Glass of water10 to 12 raisinsDirections:Place the raisins in the glass of water. Allow them to stand overnight. This Is What Happens:The raisins swell, become fluffy and smooth.Science Behind It:During osmosis, water moves from a greater concentration through a membrane to an area of
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
Believe it or not, the temperature of food affects the taste. Find out in this experiment.Things Required:Glass of cold water with 1/2 teaspoonful of saltGlass of cold water with 1/2 teaspoonful of sugarGlass of cold water with the juice of half a lemonA food thermometer (optional) Directions:Taste the cold salty water. Let it stand on
Purpose : to demonstrate two critical conditions that influence osmosisThings Required:Table saltPotatoMeasuring cup (250 ml)Measuring spoon-teaspoon (5 ml)Two small bowlsClockDirections:Mix 3 spoons of salt in 1 cup of water. Pour the salt water mixture into one of the small bowls.Pour 1 cup of water into the second bowl. Ask an adult to cut the potato
The smell of food is as important as its taste. In fact, its smell actually influences how it tastes. If you doubt it, try this experiment.Things Required:A small peeled potatoA small peeled apple2 spoonsA graterDirections:Grate part of a peeled potato and put it on a spoon. Grate an equal amount of a peeled apple and
Purpose : to demonstrate diffusion and osmosisThings Required:Eye dropperVanilla extractBalloon, use a small sizeShoeboxDirections:Place 15 drops of vanilla extract inside the deflated balloon. Be careful not to get any of the vanilla on the outside of the balloon. Inflate the balloon to a size that will comfortably fit inside the shoebox and tie the open
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.
There are millions of tiny bumps on the surface and under the tongue that help us experience various tastes.Things Required:Water2 teaspoonfuls of salt2 teaspoonfuls of sugarAspirin2 teaspoonfuls of lemon juice4 cotton swabs or toothpicks with paper towelsPaper towelsPaper and pencil4 small cups or glassesDirections:Place two ounces of water in each cup.To number 1, add two
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