Physics
Constructing a Cardboard Water Wheel to Measure Flow Power
Build a simple cardboard water wheel, run water over it, and measure how fast it spins to explore the power…
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Plants & Living Things
Does Adding Sugar to Water Speed Up Seed Germination?
Explore whether a sugary solution helps seeds sprout faster by setting up a simple experiment with everyday materials. Measure germination…
Physics
How Does the Width of a Paper Strip Affect Its Capillary Rise Speed?
Explore how changing the width of a paper strip changes the speed at which water climbs by capillary action. This…
Chemistry & Materials
Red Cabbage pH Indicator: Comparing Food‑Based Liquids
Red cabbage juice turns different colours in acidic, neutral, and alkaline solutions, letting children compare the pH of common kitchen…
Plants & Living Things
Does Mulch Reduce Water Loss from Soil? – A Simple Experiment for Kids
This hands‑on experiment lets children compare soil moisture under mulched and un‑mulched containers, showing how mulch can cut evaporative water…
Chemistry & Materials
How Does Salt Concentration Affect Ice Melting? – An Experiment for Kids
This experiment lets children discover how different amounts of salt change the speed at which ice melts, demonstrating the science…
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PhysicsMotion, light & the way things work23 projects
Chemistry & materialsMix things up. See what changes.8 projects
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