Explore what happens to a marshmallow when heated in the microwave. Observe how the water, air, and sugar within the marshmallow react when you add heat – can you tell if these are physical or chemical reactions? Don’t forget to enjoy your treat after making your observations!
Hands-On Wednesday: Floating Ping Pong Ball
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.