Mind-Blowing Science Projects That Will Make Every Student a Genius – #3 is Insane!
Introduction
When you hear the word “science,” you probably think of your high school science teacher lecturing about Newton’s laws or something else that was completely boring to you at the time (and still is).
Science can be fun and accessible to students at any age, and it doesn’t cost a thing. Some of the best projects for kids are ones they can do right in their homes and neighborhoods.
So if your little one likes learning about how things work or want to learn more about science but is tired of doing lab reports repeatedly, try these ten easy hands-on activities to help them connect real-world phenomena and scientific principles.
Exploring balance and physics on a seesaw
A seesaw is a simple apparatus that can explain the principle of balance and physics. You’ll need two long pieces of wood, one shorter than the other, and some rope or string to tie them together. You can use them as is or cut holes in each piece of wood and add dowels, so they swivel smoothly when you sit on them.
The seesaw will work best on a flat surface such as pavement or sand so that friction doesn’t interfere with your experiment. To start, get an adult helper to help you lift one end (the taller end) of the seesaw while you hold onto the other (the shorter end).
As soon as he lets go of his side, jump up on it using both feet so that it flips over completely; then repeat this action several times until both sides are even again. It helps if someone else holds down their end while yours does its thing!
Try measuring how high off the ground each person goes before letting go. This measurement should be taken from where their feet hit when standing still rather than where they’re standing when doing their jumps.”
Designing and building your wind turbine
A wind turbine is a generator that uses the energy of the wind to produce mechanical or electrical power. Wind turbines can be used on land or water and can convert the kinetic energy in air currents into mechanical energy using propellers or blades, which are then transferred to generators.
The most common types of wind turbines are the horizontal axis, vertical axis, and three-bladed; however, other designs have been developed, such as the Darrieus wind turbine (aka vertical axis), which operates entirely different principle from traditional models.
Setting off fizzy volcanoes
Fizzy volcanoes are one of the unique science experiments you can do with your students. A fizzy volcano is a tube with baking soda, vinegar, and red food coloring. When you drop in your marble, the chemical reaction caused by combining these ingredients causes CO2 to be released and makes bubbles rise from the top of the volcano.
What’s great about this experiment is that you can use anything as a base for your volcano: common household materials such as glue or shaving cream work just as well! If you want to add some extra pizzazz to your presentation, try using styrofoam instead of plastic cups for more visual appeal.
Conclusion
If you’re looking for a fun science experiment that keeps your students engaged and entertained, look no further than the fizzy volcano. It’s easy to set up and cheap too! If you want to add some extra pizzazz to your presentation, try using styrofoam instead of plastic cups for more visual appeal.
