SaH: Static Electricity
Have you ever wondered about the shocking science behind static electricity? In this experiment, you will be adding electrons to a balloon to discover what materials around you are positively and negatively charged! Show us a picture of the balloon giving you a cool hair-do! Question What items in your house are positively charged?…
SaH: Reaction Time
Have you ever wondered how fast your brain can send signals? In this experiment, you will be reacting to a signal sent to your brain and trying to improve your reaction time. You will need a friend or family member to help with this one. Share a picture of you and your partner in action!…
SaH: Lava Lamp
Groovy! You will be playing with a water and oil mixture to create a no-heat-needed- Lava Lamp! Make observations of the interactions of these two liquids and leave a comment with the picture of the final product. Question How does water and oil interact? Materials Empty bottle or jar Water Vegetable oil Food…
Sah: Flower Dissection
Explore the outdoors and find a flower for this investigation. You will learn about the parts of a flower and why they are important. Share with us the flower you used and what you saw during your dissection! Question What are the parts of a flower? Materials A flower (ask a parent before…
SaH: Building Boats
Put your engineering skills to the test! In this experiment, you will be able to build, test, and rebuild a boat to find the design that floats the best with extra added weight. Share a video and pictures of your boat in action in the comments! Question How many pennies can your boat hold…
SaH: Brain Games
Question How does your brain perceive your body in space? Materials You and a friend What to Do Tell your friend you would like to test some experimental illusions on them. These work best if your friend does not know “the point” of the experiment or what to expect. Experiment 1 Have…
SaH: Osmosis
Question How does liquid flow through an egg? Materials 3 raw eggs 6 plastic cups or glass jars Food coloring Corn syrup Vinegar What to Do Place each of the eggs in a cup of vinegar for 48 hours. Compare what the egg looked and felt like before and after the 48 hours….