SaH: Chromatography
Discover the science behind an art project. When we use markers, as intended, we only see one color in the ink. Using a technique called chromatography, we can separate the individual colors within a marker that give it its color. Question Which marker has the most colors hidden inside it? Materials Coffee filter…
SaH: Chocolate Density
This activity explores the density of different fun sized candy bars. Can you figure out which is more dense? Have fun with this tasty science lesson! Question Which piece of chocolate is more dense? Materials Two or more different fun sized chocolate candy – with and without nuts. 3 Musketeers and Snickers work…
SaH: “Plastic” Milk
Another experiment mixing art with science. During this chemical reaction, watch milk change from a liquid to a solid. You can use the product of this experiment to make an ornament or a sun catcher for your windows at home. Share pictures of your result below! Question What happens when you add vinegar to…
SaH: Rainbow Milk
The fat content of milk is the reason this experiment works so well! Discover how soap interacts with fat molecules. In addition, you will be able to see what happens when you mix red and blue, blue and yellow, and yellow and red. Art and science together make this experiment picture worthy! Share your results…
SaH: Fingerprint Investigation
In this experiment, you will be able to discover the unique nature of fingerprints. How many different fingerprints can you collect to observe? Share with us your favorite finding during your forensic exploration! Question How do forensic scientists use fingerprints to solve crimes? Materials Paper Pencil Clear Tape What to Do On…
SaH: Egg Float
Did you know salt can affect the density of water? Practice careful scientific measurements to discover how different amounts of water and salt can change whether or not an egg will float or sink in water! Question How does salt affect the buoyancy1 of an egg in water? Materials 2 eggs Water Salt…
SaH: Amazing Soap
In this experiment, you will discover how air molecules react to heat. Using a microwave and a bar of soap, you will be able to visualize the affects of heat on these air molecules. Share a picture of your soapy-adventures! Question What happens when you put a bar of Ivory soap in a microwave?…
SaH: Toothpick Engineering
If you take a look at a building, you will see that the architecture is made up of many shapes of all different sizes. Take a look at buildings and houses near you. Can you figure out what shapes are the best to use when building a tower of toothpicks? Share a picture of your…
SaH: Dancing Raisins
In this experiment, you will discover how bubbles in your beverage can interact with certain solids dropped inside. Before your experiment, write a comment below to share your prediction with us. After your experiment, add another comment to tell us what you learned! Question What happens to raisins in a carbonated beverage? Materials…
SaH: Temperature Receptors
All over your body, you have receptors that send information to your brain about the environment. One type of those receptors can tell your brain how hot or cold something is… but what happens when those receptors become desensitized? Does your brain get mixed signals? Question Can you tell if something is hot or…