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Learn about inertia and Newton’s First Law of Motion.
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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 and Education for Kids and Parents
Experiment with inertia and momentum: The spinning egg
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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How to make your own rainbow, and meet “Roy G. Biv”
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If you’ve ever wanted to make your own rainbow, it’s not difficult with a little experimentation.
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Introduction to refraction
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Refraction happens when when light is bent as it moves. Instead of going in a straight line, it appears to turn, curve or bend.
See refraction in a glass of water
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You’ve probably seen this happen at a restaurant. You’re sipping your drink through a straw. You glance at your glass at just the right angle, and the straw looks “broken”. Let’s take a closer look at what’s happening.
Learn colors and color combinations with food coloring
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It’s easy, fun, kinda messy, and colorful. Learn about subtractive color combinations. Learn what colors make other colors.
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Multimeter experiments with electricity and water
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See how the electrical conductivity of water changes depending on what is dissolved in it.
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