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FALL FUN:
Two Easy Kid-Centric Science Experiments
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all is the perfect season for of the apple. This should be hands-on learning, with nature wide enough to fit a teaspoon displaying a spectacular array easily. of colors and phenomena. Here 3. Baking Soda: Using the are two fun and simple science teaspoon, fill the hole in the experiments suitable for kids, apple with baking soda. harnessing the beauty of fall! 4. Vinegar Time: Slowly pour vinegar into the hole where you APPLE ERUPTIONS: placed the baking soda. THE FIZZY FUN! 5. Watch the Eruption: Observe Objective: the fizzy reaction that Learn about the reaction between overflows from the apple! acids and bases in a fun, fallScience Behind It: The baking themed experiment. soda (a base) reacts with the vinegar (an acid) to produce Materials: carbon dioxide gas, which creates • A medium-sized apple the fizzy eruption. This is similar • Baking soda to the classic volcano science • Vinegar experiment, but with a fall-themed • A teaspoon twist using an apple! • A tray or dish (to contain the mess!) PUMPKIN OOBLECK: Procedure: 1. Preparation: Place the apple on the tray or dish. 2. Carve a Hole: Carefully carve out a small hole at the top
A NON-NEWTONIAN FALL DELIGHT!
Objective: Learn about non-Newtonian fluids by making oobleck with a fall twist.
well. If you want your oobleck to Materials: have a delightful scent, sprinkle • 1 cup of cornstarch in a bit of cinnamon and mix. • ½ cup of pumpkin puree (store5. Play and Explore: Let kids touch bought or homemade) and play with the pumpkin • A mixing bowl oobleck. They'll notice it • A spoon behaves like a solid when you • Optional: Fall-themed food press it but flows like a liquid coloring (orange, brown, or gold) when you relax your hand. and cinnamon for added scent Science Behind It: Oobleck is a Procedure: non-Newtonian fluid, which means 1. Preparation: Ensure you have it doesn't follow the typical rules a clean workspace, as oobleck of liquids and solids. Its state can get a bit messy! 2. Mixing Time: In the mixing bowl, changes based on the pressure applied, making it a fantastic combine the cornstarch and substance for kids to explore and pumpkin puree. learn about unique properties of 3. Stir: Mix the two ingredients matter. together until well combined. You're looking for a mixture that's These experiments not only offer hard when you tap on it but kids the chance to engage with turns liquid when you let it rest. science but also deepen their 4. Optional Add-ins: For a more appreciation for the natural festive feel, add a few drops of changes that come with the fall fall-themed food coloring and stir season. So, gather your materials and let the fall science fun begin!
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