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Simple Science
By Deborah Shelton
Help children develop a love for science, or nurture their
already-growing interest, with these simple experiments.
Cloud Maker
Ever wanted to catch a cloud in a bottle? Now’s your chance! Pour just a
splash of water into a 2-liter plastic bottle. Light a match (a
grownup’s job) and drop it into the bottle. Immediately replace the lid
and squeeze the bottle a few times to watch your cloud form.
Magic Flowers
Create your own unique flowers with this neat trick. Fill a vase with
water and 8-10 drops of food colouring. Cut the stem of a white carnation
at a diagonal, and place the flower into the vase. After a few hours you
will notice a slight change of colour in the petals. Let the flower soak
overnight and observe the dramatic change in the morning.
Mouth Lightning
Don’t worry--this doesn’t hurt a bit! In fact, you may want to try this
at your next sleepover party. Stand in front of a mirror and turn off
all of the lights. Pop a wintergreen- flavored Life Saver into your
mouth and chew. Can you believe your eyes? This “lightning” phenomenon
is called triboluminescence. To find out more about triboluminescence,
visit
http://chemistry.about.com/cs/howthingswork/a/aa060601a.htm
About The Author
Deborah Shelton edits The Five Minute Parent email newsletter. For your
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