Thread by @TheSpaceGal, Looking for fun activities to do as a family?I'm doing science demos [...]

Looking for fun activities to do as a family?

I& #39;m doing science demos every weekday at noon PT (live on Insta, then uploading the demos to YouTube).

I& #39;m only doing demos that require materials that you (hopefully) already have at home.

I& #39;ll post links in this thread.

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The Science of Slime

You need:
1/3 cup Elmer& #39;s glue
1/8 cup water
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup shaving cream
3/4 tablespoon eye contact solution (that contains boric acid and sodium borate) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b7WmqHHuL4">https://www.youtube.com/watch...

The Science of Non-Newtonian Fluids - Oobleck

You need:
2 parts cornstarch
1 part water https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LZCAwlYiFY">https://www.youtube.com/watch...

The Science of Acid Base Reactions

You need:
Baking Soda (1 cup is great, but you can do this demo with any amount)
Lemon Juice (2-3 tablespoons will do the trick)
Food coloring + water (optional, just makes it pretty)
Cake Pan (or similar) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApZQBkseQhM">https://www.youtube.com/watch...

The Science behind the Candle in a Jar Experiment

You need:
A pan
Tea Candles (or any candle will work) + lighter
A jar/glass/vase that fits over the candle
Food coloring + Water https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzHVQXTwgkg">https://www.youtube.com/watch...

The Science Behind Milk Fireworks!

You need:
Plate
Milk (Whole Milk is best, but any type will do, even almond milk!)
Food coloring (watery is best, but if you only have gel-based, just add water to it)
Q-Tip
Dish Soap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xd9QAV74Rk">https://www.youtube.com/watch...

The Science Behind the Can Crushing Demo

What you need for this one:
Soda Can (La Croix cans also work!)
1/3 cup of water
Stovetop
Tongs
Bowl of water with ice in it
Adult supervision! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz6vw2u1yRU&t=227">https://www.youtube.com/watch...

New science demo:
How Soap Works!

What you need:
Cup
Water
Coin
Soap
Plate
Pepper
Orange
Lollipop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YZXVRtSiaI">https://www.youtube.com/watch...

The Science Behind the Self-Inflating Balloon

What you need:
Balloon
Vinegar
Baking Soda
Bottle
Cup
Candle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HHTgCNdlv4">https://www.youtube.com/watch...

The Science Behind Invisible Ink!

What you need:
Lemon juice (or lemonade, or milk, or sugar water)
Q-tip
Paper
Candle
Adult Supervision! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkpjF8kRqls">https://www.youtube.com/watch...

Why does Alka-Seltzer fizz when you add it to water? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvuZuBSVXYI&t=8s">https://www.youtube.com/watch...

Does adding salt to a cup of ice make that cup colder or warmer? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPqwfZo_wOA">https://www.youtube.com/watch...

What makes a stickperson float?

New science demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDs1lMthxYA">https://www.youtube.com/watch...

How to make a vortex ring in a bottle!

You need:
scissors
plastic bottle
balloon
match https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFgwQXPhlNg">https://www.youtube.com/watch...

How to make an LED card for Easter, Mother& #39;s Day, Father& #39;s Day - "thanks for being Quarantined with me" Day, etc

What you need
Watch Battery
LED
Copper tape
scotch tape
paper, scissors, markers

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Did you know you can extract star poison from cereal?

You just need a strong magnet!

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Happy Friday

Please enjoy my terror/excitement of bouncing a raw egg

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