Description:
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.
Digital Bits Science Lab
Science Experiments for Kids, Parents and Teachers
Mystery ’science’ fiction, critical thinking and scientific skepticism: The League of Scientists
Elementeo review: Learn chemistry basics with a card game
Description:
This “experiment” is a little different than usual. We’ll take a break from the usual Science Lab experiment to give a quick review of Elementeo, a card game that can be used as an educational tool to introduce basic chemistry concepts. It’s one of those rare games with fun gameplay as well as education.
Continue reading ‘Elementeo review: Learn chemistry basics with a card game’ »
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.
Continue reading ‘Make some noise – learn about sound with a “straw clarinet”’ »
Demonstration of surface tension
Description:
See surface tension in action – what happens when you turn it on, and what happens when you turn it off!
Power a boat with surface tension: Make a “zoomer”
Description:
A “zoomer” is a small boat-shaped piece of paper that zooms around the surface of water using surface tension.
Continue reading ‘Power a boat with surface tension: Make a “zoomer”’ »
Magnifying glass experiment: How does your computer and TV make colors?
Demonstration of veins, arteries and transpiration
Description:
Your veins and arteries carry blood and nutrients around your body. Demonstrate “you are what you eat” with a little help from celery.
Continue reading ‘Demonstration of veins, arteries and transpiration’ »
How to make your own rainbow, and meet “Roy G. Biv”
Description:
If you’ve ever wanted to make your own rainbow, it’s not difficult with a little experimentation.
Continue reading ‘How to make your own rainbow, and meet “Roy G. Biv”’ »
Learn about aerodynamics and make your own cheap, simple kites
Description:
Possibly the simplest and cheapest kite in the world.
Continue reading ‘Learn about aerodynamics and make your own cheap, simple kites’ »
Pick up thousands of rice grains with a pencil
Description:
Learn about friction – use a pencil to pick up thousands of grains of rice. (And no, this won’t take hundreds of years.)
Continue reading ‘Pick up thousands of rice grains with a pencil’ »