Very few materials are needed to perform this impressive experiment. Explore how the stream of air from the blow dryer can cause a ping pong ball to float. Test your skills and see how many ping pong balls you can get to float at once!
Hands-On Wednesday: Microwave Soap
Stay in on this cold January day and try this soapy experiment! Only a few items are needed to discover tiny bubbles that are hidden in this solid soap bar — see what happens when heat makes them expand!
Hands-On Wednesday: Static Can
This experiment may make your hair a little messy, but the result looks like magic! Teach your friends all about static electricity by repelling an empty soda can across the room using a charged balloon.
Hands-On Wednesday: Leaf Art
Before you feast on some turkey this week, be sure to get outside and enjoy the fall weather. Learn about the biology of trees by collecting some fallen leaves on the way to observe the veins. Once you’re done, use the leaves to make some neat fall decorations!