| Doing easy elementary science projects with the kids | | | | evaporated and the salt was left behind in the glass. |
| can be fun and it does not only have to be done for | | | | 6. Once again a physical change took place. The salt is |
| science fairs. Kids love learning in a fun "Play" way and | | | | now visible once again. |
| we can use easy elementary science projects to | | | | The rock candy physical change experiment |
| teach them about the wonders of science without | | | | In this easy elementary science project we are going |
| them actually realizing that they are learning. Doing | | | | to do more or less the same with a sugar solution. |
| easy elementary science projects with the kids is also | | | | What you need for this science experiment: |
| a great way for homeschoolers to teach the kids | | | | - A small heatproof container such as a beaker |
| science. I think we must start doing a lot more "little" | | | | - A piece of string long enough to hang to the bottom |
| projects with the kids. Here are a few short fun ones | | | | of the beaker |
| to do with the kids. | | | | - ½ Cup of hot water |
| Physical changes easy elementary science projects | | | | - 1 Cup of sugar |
| Physical changes can happen when two substances | | | | - A pencil |
| interact or when energy is applied to one or more of | | | | How to do this experiment: |
| the substances. In this easy elementary science | | | | |
| projects we are going to see how substances change | | | | 1. Dissolve the sugar in the water in your beaker |
| and then we are going to reverse the physical | | | | 2. Once again observe the physical change |
| changes. | | | | 3. Tie the string around your pencil and place the pencil |
| The salt solution physical change experiment | | | | over the top of the beaker so the string dangles in the |
| What you need for this science project: | | | | water. |
| - Salt | | | | 4. Leave your beaker in a hot dry place for a few |
| - A measuring cup | | | | days and observe what happens. |
| - A teaspoon | | | | 5. Sugar crystals start forming on the string, a physical |
| - A heatproof glass or container | | | | change again. |
| - Water | | | | 6. There you have your rock candy! |
| How to do this easy elementary science experiment: | | | | A salty work of art easy elementary science project |
| | | | In this experiment we are going to have fun. This |
| 1. Pour ½ cup of warm water into your glass or | | | | experiment can double up as an easy kids craft as |
| container | | | | you will be making a lovely painting. |
| 2. Dissolve 2 teaspoons of the salt into the warm | | | | In this experiment we are going to show how salt and |
| water | | | | food coloring dissolves in water and reverts back |
| 3. What happens now? The salt becomes invisible, this | | | | when the water evaporates. You will be amazed at |
| is a physical change. | | | | the beautiful painting you will end up with. This |
| 4. Now place the glass in a warm place and leave it | | | | experiment needs a little more preparation, but is well |
| for a few days until all the water has evaporated. | | | | worth the trouble. |
| 5. Observe what has happened. The water | | | | |