A tornado, also called twister or cyclone, is a violent rotating column of air extending between the Earth’s surface and the base of a thunderstorm. This vortex of wind, usually funnel-shaped, can be very destructive. It can destroy large buildings, uproot trees, drive sticks into trees and hurl cars hundreds of yards away. Books On Tornado Tornadoes! “WOW! Weather!”…
10th Grade Science Projects
Rising Water Experiment
We normally don’t play with fire (for obvious reasons) But here is a magical experiment I didn’t expect to be so easy and so much fun to do. At the same time, the results are so hard to understand, with, sadly, much misleading information on the internet. As always, adult supervision is required (THERE IS FIRE INVOLVED). Why…
Make A Square Bubble
Can you make a square bubble? We’ve all seen sphere-shaped bubbles. They are like balls in shape. But can you make a bubble that looks like a block or a prism? Why Water molecules (and also liquid soap and glycerin molecules) tend to stick to themselves. This cohesive force creates surface tension. (Note: Water by…
Bubble Snake Experiment
Summer is here! Our kid loves bubbles. It’s one of her favorite summer activities. Playing with bubbles using a simple wand is fun, but it can get old pretty quickly. Today, we tried something different and had a blast making bubble snakes. They’re easy to make and provide tons of outdoor entertainment. All you need are things…
Photosynthesis And Respiration In Plants
All living things use a process called respiration to get energy to stay alive. Cellular respiration in plants is the process used by plants to convert nutrients obtained from soil into energy which fuels the plants’ cellular activities. On the other hand, photosynthesis is the process where light energy is converted into chemical energy stored…
Grow A Crystal Angel Ornament – Science Experiment
Growing crystal: This is a fun experiment that will surely WOW your little one. What you need wide-mouth jar or glass Borax (found in laundry section) colorful pipe cleaners (dollar store) water string a pencil or a stick imagination Steps Bend a pipe cleaner into the shape you want to make a crystal out of. This…