Tag: hands-on

Create a flower that doesn’t need sunlight to bloom in this activity! Explore how capillary action can cause these petals to behave mysteriously and learn another unique property of water.

Defy gravity in this simple trick! All you need is a glass full of water and some cardboard and you will be able to show off a cool use of air pressure that makes this activity seem like a magic trick.

Everyone knows that sharp objects and balloons don’t mix, so you might be surprised by the results of this fun activity! Observe how the polymers in a balloon allow it to withstand the stress of a pointy skewer. We promise you won’t hear any loud pops while completing this experiment!

In this simple experiment, play with the properties of water to create an impressive reaction. Because water molecules are attracted to one another, they create surface tension that can be broken by a substance such as soap. See how the break in surface tension affects the pepper resting atop it.