BUBBLES
Who doesn't enjoy blowing bubbles? You can make bubbles at home, and they can be beautiful shapes and colors!
What you'll need
8 tablespoons of dishwashing liquid
1 quart water
1 drinking straw
A shallow trayGrown-up alert!
1 tin can, open at both ends Your science journal
What to do
Mix...
SOAP POWER
Have you ever tried using soap to power a boat? This simple activity works because of "surface tension."
What you'll need
1 index card
Scissors
A baking dish (or sink full of water)
Liquid dish detergent
Your science journal
What to do
From an index card, cut out a boat like this. Make...
LOOK CLOSELY
Looking at objects closely is an important part of science, and a magnifying glass lets us see things we don't even know are there. It also helps us see how objects are similar or different from each other.
What you'll need
A magnifying glass
Your science journal
What to do - Use...