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Not your usual experiment, this is a book: “The League of Scientists” is a young adult fiction book by Andy Kaiser (the creator of Digital Bits Science Lab).
The Digital Bits Science Labs are fun science experiments for young children. Kids, make sure you have an adult's permission before trying any of these science experiments.
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Science Experiments for Kids, Parents and Teachers
Mystery ‘science’ fiction, critical thinking and scientific skepticism: The League of Scientists
Use a squeaky balloon to teach about air pressure, vocal cords and sound waves
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One of the classic fun things to do with a balloon is to “squeak” it. This easy game is the result of some interesting science – air pressure and sound at the molecular level. This is also very similar to the way we use our vocal cords to speak.
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Open your fingers and try to drop something: experiment with the body and its limitations
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This is a fun experiment showing an interesting limitation of the human body: follow the instructions below, and try to open your fingers to simply drop an object. You won’t be able to do it!
Make some noise – learn about sound with a “straw clarinet”
Description: This experiment shows how sound is created. Use this as an introduction to show how rapidly vibrating objects will create sound. In this case, we’ll use something as simple as a drinking straw.
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How to make a pinhole camera. Learn how your eyes work.
Description: A pinhole camera operates on the same principle as the human eye (and a bunch of other eyes, too!) How does a pinhole camera work? How do your eyes see? The answers for both questions are very similar.
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Magnifying glass experiment: How does your computer and TV make colors?
Demonstration of veins, arteries and transpiration
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Your veins and arteries carry blood and nutrients around your body. Demonstrate “you are what you eat” with a little help from celery.
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Levitate your arm with muscle memory
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A simple demonstation of “muscle memory” and the subconscious actions of our body.
Multimeter experiments and introduction
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“Your Multimeter and You”: use a multimeter to measure electrical resistance of things, including yourself. Continue reading ‘Multimeter experiments and introduction’ »
Ant farm studies in insect biology and cooperative groups
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Ants. They’re not just for driveways anymore.
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