Science Experiments For Kids Made Simple and Fun

There are countless science experiments for kids to do, whether it is for a school science fair or just for a fun activity at home. First, it is important to think of a topic that interests you, then think of a question you would like answered about that topic. For example, if you are interested in static electricity you might want to do an experiment to see which materials attract static electricity. Or, try dragging your feet on the carpet and seeing if shock is produced differently with different carpet fibers.

Fun science experiments for kids can include finding out if music has an effect on plant growth. To do this experiment, all you need is two small potted plants of equal size (and the same type of plant), a radio, two sunny window sills facing the same direction so they get the same amount of light, and some water. It is also a good idea to make a chart on the first day to record your results over a period of time.

Once you have gathered your two plants, put them each in a separate window, making sure the windows are facing the same direction and preferably in separate rooms. Then, plug the radio in and set it near one of the plants so the plant can "listen" to the music. Be sure to water the plants once a day and check their progress every few days to see which one is doing better, or growing faster. Be sure to record all your findings in your chart so you will be able to see if the music had any effect on the growth of the plant.

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