Science experiments on the go are a great way to engage children with science, especially those who are homeschooled or have alternative schooling. These types of activities allow children to learn and explore new things outside of traditional classroom settings. Here are ten science experiments that can be done on the go:
1. Balancing Act: Children can balance objects such as pencils, forks, coins, etc., on their fingertips while walking around. This experiment teaches them about center of gravity.
2. Static Electricity: Rubbing a balloon against hair creates static electricity which can attract small items like tissue paper or confetti.
3. Soda Geyser: A Mentos candy placed in a bottle of soda creates an impressive explosion due to carbon dioxide being released from the soda.
4. Invisible Ink: Writing with lemon juice and heating it up reveals hidden messages.
5. Chromatography Flowers: Using coffee filters, watercolor markers and water to create beautiful flowers by separating colors through chromatography.
6. Lava Lamp: Mixing oil and water together with food coloring creates a mini lava lamp effect when Alka-Seltzer is added.
7. Homemade Slime: Creating slime using glue, borax, and food coloring is not only fun but also teaches children about chemical reactions between different substances.
8. Rainbow Milk Experiment: Adding drops of food coloring onto milk then adding dish soap causes colors to swirl around due to surface tension changes caused by the soap
9. Solar Oven S’mores : Making s’mores using a cardboard box lined with aluminum foil used as an oven powered by sunlight shows how solar energy works for cooking purposes
10.Rocket Launch :Using baking soda and vinegar inside a plastic bottle will cause pressure build-up resulting in rocket launch
These simple but engaging science experiments provide hands-on learning experiences that ignite curiosity in young minds without having access to traditional laboratory resources.Children will enjoy these experiments while gaining knowledge about scientific principles they can apply in their everyday lives.
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