This viscosity experiment is a fun way to discover how different liquids flow. Or just to have a race with ketchup and other kitchen ingredients! The rate at which different fluids flow can vary considerably, this is called resistance to flowing viscosity. We did this on a big board in the garden, but it works…
Today, we’re learning about friction with some fun friction experiments! First up is a super simple DIY friction ramp. This is a great way to demonstrate how some surfaces have more friction between themselves and another object than others. What is Friction? Have you ever tried sliding on a wooden floor or an icy surface?…
Isaac Newton’s laws of motion explain the relationship between an object and the forces acting on it. The laws might seem very obvious today, but when Isaac Newton was alive, they were revolutionary and formed the basis of modern physics. Isaac Newton built on ideas from Galileo Galilei, Jean Richer and Rene Descartes. It is…
Monaco is the world’s second smallest country, but one of the richest! Monaco is located on the French Rivera and is well known for it’s wealthy inhabitants and the annual Monaco Grand Prix! This post is part of my Around the World in 50 Experiments series so don’t forget to check out the rest! Where…
Did you know you can make a compass using a magnet, a slice of cork, a bowl of water and a needle? This mini science project is a great way to learn about magnetism and Earth’s magnetic field. What is magnetism? Magnetism is an invisible force that affects certain materials. You don’t need an especially…
A pneumatic system uses pressurised air to transmit energy. For this chick and egg craft I used two syringes. The system starts with the syringe inside the box in the closed position ( syringe fully down ) and with the syringe outside the box in the open position ( syringe fully open ). When the…
Forces are all around us and affect everything we do. With that in mind, I’ve put together a collection of ideas for learning about forces and motion with fun forces and motion experiments for everyone, from preschoolers to grown-ups. There are friction experiments, gravity experiments, air resistance experiments, and lots more! Each activity is easy…
We have a little magnet kit that we play with frequently. It’s great fun, and the children are always so surprised that they can actually feel the force pushing the magnets apart. To explain magnetism further, we made a magnet maze. First, we played to see which type of objects a big magnet stuck to….
I was so surprised at how well these easy paper spinners ( or paper helicopters ) worked. They take less than two minutes to put together, spin amazingly well and inspire some great investigations. They are also part of my Tray a Day series, which is a program of science activities using simple materials that…
Have you ever had a static shock from a shopping trolley or an escalator? The shock is because of static electricity, which can cause materials to attract or repel each other. How does static electricity work? Static electricity is what makes your hair stand on end when you rub a balloon on it. Static electricity…
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