Welcome to an exciting journey of discovery and innovation! Throughout this school year, our students will embark on an incredible adventure into the world of science through hands-on experiments.

Each project will bring the wonders of science to life, sparking curiosity and creativity as they explore the "how" and "why" of the world around them.

Get ready to witness their excitement as they dive into fascinating topics, conduct experiments, and share their findings. This is more than just learning; It’s a chance for our young scientists to shine and showcase their newfound knowledge.

Let’s support them as they unlock the mysteries of science together!

Benvinguts a un emocionant viatge de descoberta i innovació! Durant aquest curs escolar, els nostres alumnes s'embarcaran en una increïble aventura al món de la ciència mitjançant experiments pràctics.

Cada projecte donarà vida a les meravelles de la ciència, despertant curiositat i creativitat mentre exploren el "com" i el "per què" del món que els envolta.

Prepareu-vos per presenciar la seva emoció mentre s'endinsen en temes fascinants, realitzant experiments i compartint les seves troballes. Això és més que només aprendre; És una oportunitat per als nostres joves científics de brillar i mostrar els seus nous coneixements.

Donem-los suport mentre descobreixin els misteris de la ciència junts!

SEPTEMBER

What dissolves?

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This experiment is a fun and simple way to introduce young students to the scientific process, specifically the concepts of predicting and experimenting. Here's how it works:

Objective: To help students understand why some substances dissolve in water while others do not, and to introduce them to the concept of molecules.

Setup:
- Gather 10 different solid substances (e.g., sugar, salt, sand, rice, flour, baking soda, etc.) and place them on a table.
- Give each student a sheet to record their predictions—whether they think each substance will dissolve in water or not.
Predictions:
- Before conducting the experiment, ask the students to predict which solids will dissolve when mixed with water and which ones will not. This encourages critical thinking and helps them start forming hypotheses.
Experiment:
- After recording predictions, the students will test each substance by stirring it into water and observing the results.
- Did the substance dissolve, or did it stay the same? Have them record their observations for each item.
Discussion:
- Once all the solids have been tested, compare the results to the predictions. Ask the students what they noticed and if any of the results surprised them.
The Science Behind It:
- This is where the thriving question comes in:

Why do some things dissolve in water while others do not?

- Explain that everything is made up of tiny particles called molecules. When a substance dissolves, its molecules break apart and mix evenly with the water molecules. Substances that don’t dissolve have molecules that are too different from water molecules to mix easily.

This experiment not only teaches children about the dissolving process but also introduces them to scientific inquiry, helping them understand how to make predictions, conduct experiments, and analyze results—all while having fun!

OCTOBER

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This October, our young scientists have been enchanted by the magic of discovery, diving into the spellbinding world of science experiments. With Halloween just around the corner, they transformed into curious witches and wizards, mixing their own "potions" and uncovering the secrets behind bubbling reactions, glowing concoctions, and mysterious changes. Through these magical experiments, they explored the wonders of science, turning the spooky season into a thrilling adventure of learning and fun!

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Aquest octubre, els nostres joves científics han quedat encantats per la màgia del descobriment, submergint-se en el fascinant món dels experiments científics. Amb Halloween a la volta de la cantonada, es van transformar en bruixes i bruixots curiosos, barrejant les seves pròpies "pocions" i descobrint els secrets darrere de les reaccions bombolles, breus brillants i canvis misteriosos. A través d'aquests experiments màgics, van explorar les meravelles de la ciència, convertint la temporada esgarrifosa en una emocionant aventura d'aprenentatge i diversió!

OOZING PUMPKIN VOLCANO

VIDEO

SPOOKY GLOWING GHOST

VIDEO EYEBALL SLIME

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER

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CREATE STUNNING CRYSTAL SNOWFLAKES USING SIMPLE MATERIALS!

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MATERIALS NEEDED

Borax (available in the laundry aisle of most stores)
Pipe cleaners (white or light-colored work best)
String
Pencil or chopstick
Glass jar or large heatproof container
Measuring cup
Boiling water
Scissors
Spoon for stirring

STEPS

1. Make the Snowflake Frame

Cut a pipe cleaner into three equal pieces.
Twist the pieces together in the center to form a six-pointed snowflake shape.
Trim or bend the ends for a neat look.

2. Attach the String

Tie a piece of string to one point of the snowflake.
Attach the other end of the string to a pencil or chopstick.

3. Prepare the Borax Solution

Boil enough water to fill your jar.
For every 1 cup of boiling water, add 3 tablespoons of borax powder.
Stir until the borax is fully dissolved. (Some undissolved powder at the bottom is normal.)

4. Submerge the Snowflake

Lower the snowflake frame into the solution, ensuring it hangs freely without touching the jar sides or bottom.
Rest the pencil/chopstick across the jar opening to hold it in place.

5. Let It Grow

Leave the jar undisturbed overnight or for about 12-24 hours.
As the solution cools, borax crystals will form on the pipe cleaner.

6. Remove and Dry

Gently remove the snowflake from the solution.
Place it on a paper towel to dry.

7. Display

Use the string to hang your crystal snowflake in a window or as part of holiday decorations!

Enjoy your dazzling, science-inspired snowflakes! ❄️

JANUARY - FEBRUARY

Make Snowballs Experiment + Catapult Challenge

WHO WILL THROW THE SNOWBALLS FARTHER?

MATERIALS NEEDED

Baking soda (1–2 cups)
conditioner (1/2 cup)
Water
Optional: Food coloring
Mixing bowl
Tray or plate
Small wooden popsicle sticks or plastic spoons (for the catapult)
Rubber bands
Plastic spoon
Tape or glue
Measuring tape

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make the Snowballs:

Mix baking soda with a small amount of water in a bowl. Gradually add the conditioner (1/2 cup) and water, stirring until the mixture becomes moldable.
Optional: food coloring for added fun.
Shape the mixture into small snowballs and place them on a tray or plate.

2. Freeze (Optional):

To make your snowballs firmer, you can freeze them for 15–30 minutes.

3. Build Your Catapult:

Take 3-4 popsicle sticks (or plastic spoons) and stack them in a square or rectangular shape.
Use rubber bands to secure the ends of the popsicle sticks together.
Attach a plastic spoon to the top of the structure with tape or glue to create the launching platform.
Make sure the spoon is angled slightly upward for the best launch.

4. Launch the Snowballs:

Place one of your snowballs in the spoon of the catapult.
Pull the spoon back and release it to launch the snowball!
Measure how far each snowball travels using a measuring tape.
Record the distances for each throw and try to beat your own record!

SCIENCE BEHIND IT

Baking Soda and Water Mixture: When baking soda and water are mixed, they create a soft and moldable substance, similar to snow. The water makes the baking soda sticky and gives it a consistency that can be shaped into snowballs.
Catapult Mechanics: The catapult works by using potential energy stored in the rubber bands when you pull the spoon back. When you release it, the energy is converted into kinetic energy that launches the snowball into the air, allowing it to travel a certain distance.

EXTRA FUN CHALLENGE

Experiment with different snowball sizes and see how it affects the distance the snowball travels.
Try using different amounts of force when launching to see how it changes the result!

This activity combines both science and fun movement, allowing kids to explore forces and motion while enjoying the snowball-making process!

MARCH - APRIL

You are going to conduct some EGGcellent EGGxperiments.

It's simple to do and EGGstremely awesome!

BOUNCY GLOW & COLOUR EGG EXPERIMENT

MATERIALS

1 raw egg
White vinegar
Highlighter ink (yellow or green for best glow)
Food coloring (any color you want)
A glass or a jar
A blacklight (UV light)

STEPS

Carefully remove the ink tube from a highlighter and soak it in a small amount of vinegar until the liquid absorbs the fluorescent ink.
In a glass or jar, mix the glowing vinegar with a few drops of food coloring to add color to your egg.
Place the raw egg in the jar, making sure it is fully submerged.
Let it sit for 24-48 hours. The vinegar will dissolve the eggshell, leaving only the membrane.
After soaking, carefully remove the egg and rinse it under water to remove any shell remnants.
Shine a blacklight on the egg to see it glow!

WHY IT WORKS

The vinegar reacts with the calcium carbonate in the eggshell, dissolving it and leaving behind a soft, rubbery membrane.
The highlighter ink contains fluorescent compounds that absorb UV light and emit a glowing effect.
The food coloring is absorbed through the membrane, giving the egg a bright color.

CONCLUSION

This experiment creates a soft, bouncy, glowing egg by removing its shell and infusing it with fluorescent ink and color. The result is a fun, science-based way to explore chemical reactions, osmosis, and fluorescence!

EGG IN A BOTTLE EXPERIMENT

Have you ever seen an egg get magically sucked into a bottle?

Try this fun science experiment and discover the power of air pressure!

MATERIALS

1 hard-boiled egg (peeled)
1 glass bottle with a narrow neck
Matches or a lighter
A small piece of paper

STEPS

Observe the egg and the bottle. The egg is clearly too big to fit through the opening. So how can we get it inside?
Light a small piece of paper on fire.
Quickly drop the burning paper into the bottle.
Immediately place the egg on top of the bottle’s opening.
Watch as the egg slowly gets pulled into the bottle—almost like magic!

CONCLUSION

Why does this happen?

As the fire burns, it heats the air inside the bottle, causing it to expand. When the fire goes out, the air cools and contracts, creating lower pressure inside the bottle. The higher air pressure outside pushes the egg in.

This experiment is a great way to see air pressure in action!

FLOATING EASTER DRAWINGS EXPERIMENT

Discover the magic of floating Easter art with a simple experiment that turns your favorite holiday drawings into a floating masterpiece!

MATERIALS

Whiteboard markers (bright colors preferred)
A white plate or
Water

STEPS

Start by drawing your Easter designs (such as eggs, bunnies, or flowers) directly onto a white plate using whiteboard markers.
Once you’re done drawing, carefully add a small amount of water onto the plate’s surface.
Slowly tilt the plate to make the water spread evenly across the surface.
Watch in awe as your drawings begin to float!
For added fun, use a small sponge or pipette to move the drawings around on the water’s surface.

The drawings float because the special ink in whiteboard markers repels water, allowing the ink to stay on the surface of the water. This experiment teaches us about surface tension and how different materials interact with water, making it a fun way to learn science through art!

CONCLUSION

Why does this happen?

The ink in whiteboard markers is considered special because it contains a combination of pigments, solvents, and resins that make it water-resistant.

The primary reason why the drawings float in the water is due to the hydrophobic nature of the ink. This means the ink doesn't mix with water, allowing it to stay on the surface.

Here’s how it works:

Pigments provide color.
Solvents allow the ink to flow and dry quickly.
Resins help the ink stick to surfaces, but they also make it resistant to water.
Because of these properties, when you draw on a surface like a white plate and then add water, the ink remains on top of the water rather than dissolving, creating the floating effect. The surface tension of the water also plays a role, keeping the ink from sinking.

HOW STRONG ARE EGGSHELLS?

WALKING ON EGGS EXPERIMENT

Walking on eggs is a fascinating experiment that demonstrates the strength of eggshells and the concept of pressure distribution. By carefully arranging eggs and distributing your weight, you can walk across them without breaking them.

MATERIALS

Several dozen large eggs (preferably in their cartons).
A flat, clean surface (like a floor or large table)
Optional: A large plastic sheet or tarp to protect the surface and Soap and water for cleaning

STEPS

Prepare the Surface: Lay the plastic sheet or tarp on the floor to protect the surface and make cleanup easier.
Arrange the Eggs: Place the eggs in their cartons, ensuring all eggs are oriented the same way (pointed end up or down) to maintain consistency.
Set Up the Walking Path: On the prepared surface, arrange the egg cartons in a row, ensuring the eggs are closely packed together to minimize gaps.
Safety First: Inspect the eggs to ensure none are cracked or damaged. Remove any defective eggs to prevent accidents.
Test the Path: Before attempting to walk, gently press your hand on the eggs to feel their firmness and get a sense of the pressure distribution.
Walking Across the Eggs:
- Remove your shoes and socks to maximize the contact area of your foot.
- Stand at one end of the egg path.
- Carefully place one foot flat onto the eggs, ensuring your weight is distributed across as many eggs as possible.
- Slowly shift your weight onto the first foot, then bring the other foot forward, placing it flat onto the eggs.
- Continue this process until you have walked across the entire path.

Why it works: Eggs have a unique arch-like structure that distributes pressure evenly across their surface. When you place your foot flat on the eggs, your body weight is spread over multiple eggs, preventing any single egg from bearing too much pressure and breaking. This principle is similar to walking on a bed of nails, where the pressure is distributed over many points, reducing the force on any single point.

CONCLUSION

The "Walking on Eggs" experiment showcases the impressive strength of eggshells and illustrates fundamental concepts of pressure and weight distribution. It provides a hands-on learning experience that combines physics with a bit of daring fun. Remember to always prioritize safety and supervise participants, especially children, during the activity.

MAY - JUNE

Get ready to make a splash with some water experiments!

Big Bubbles, Big Fun: A Soapy Science Adventure!

MATERIALS

Dish soap
Water
Measuring cup
Mixing bowl or container
Spoon or stick to stir
Bubble wand (or make your own with a pipe cleaner, straw, or cookie cutter)

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix the solution:
- Pour 1 cup of water into your container.
- Add 2 tablespoons of dish soap.
Stir gently to mix. Try not to create foam.
Let the mixture sit for at least 30 minutes.
Dip your bubble wand into the solution and blow gently to create bubbles!
Try variations:
- Use different shapes of wands.
- Blow bubbles through a straw.
- See what happens when you wave the wand vs. blowing.

Why Do Soap and Water Make Bubbles?

Water on its own doesn’t make good bubbles — it sticks together too tightly. But when you add soap, something magical happens!

Soap breaks the surface tension of water, making it more flexible. It helps trap air inside a thin film of water. That’s how a bubble is formed — a little ball of air wrapped in soapy water!

A bubble has:

Air inside
A soapy water skin around it

The soap keeps the water from popping too fast, so your bubble can float, stretch, and shine with rainbow colors!

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