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SOAP POWER
Have you ever tried using soap to power a boat? This simple activity works because of "surface tension."
What you'll need
1 index card
Scissors
A baking dish (or sink full of water)
Liquid dish detergent
Your science journal
What to do
From an index card, cut out a boat like this. Make...
LOOK CLOSELY
Looking at objects closely is an important part of science, and a magnifying glass lets us see things we don't even know are there. It also helps us see how objects are similar or different from each other.
What you'll need
A magnifying glass
Your science journal
What to do - Use...
ATTACK OF THE STRAWS
Can a paper straw go through a raw potato? Here's an easy way to learn about inertia and momentum.
What you'll need
A raw potato
One or more paper straws
Your science journal
What to do
Put a potato on the table or kitchen counter and hold it firmly with one hand, making sure...
Pages
The Drummer and The Wright County Journal Press
PO Box 159
108 Central Ave.
Buffalo MN 55313
