Warning: Copper sulfate is poisonous if swallowed, and the blue color makes it very attractive to small children. Do not leave the crystals or solutions unattended around very young children, who may try to eat or drink them!
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
How to electroplate copper
Hot air takes up more space than cold air
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When heated, air will expand. When cooled, air will compress. Hot air takes up more space than cold air, as this experiment demonstrates.
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Demonstration of surface tension
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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”
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A “zoomer” is a small boat-shaped piece of paper that zooms around the surface of water using surface tension.
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Why is it easier to swim in the ocean? Learn about buoyancy.
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Learn about buoyancy. This lab answers the question: Why is it easier to swim in the ocean than in a lake?
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Experiment with inertia and momentum: The spinning egg
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Learn about inertia and Newton’s First Law of Motion.
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How to make copper metal from dissolved copper compounds
Warning: Copper sulfate is poisonous if swallowed, and the blue color makes it very attractive to small children. Do not leave the crystals or solutions unattended around very young children, who may try to eat or drink them!
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Magnifying glass experiment: How does your computer and TV make colors?
Multimeter experiment with voltage and current
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Experiment with electricity using a multimeter and a battery.
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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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