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Brownie Troup 1806 Science Try It Experiments

Science In Action Try It
Science Wonders Try It

Science In Action Try It
Duration: 8 min. x 3 Exp.

  1. Technology Hunt
    a. Crossword paper
    b. Pencils

  2. Silly Putty
    a. Liquid Starch
    b. Elmer’s Glue
    c. Cups
    d. Popsicle Sticks
    e. Zip Lock Bags
    f. Liquid/ Solid Questions 
    g. Baby wipes

  3. Balloon Blower Upper
    a. #8 Balloons 
    b. 15 small bottles
    c. baking soda
    d. funnels
    e. white vinegar

  4. Sink or Float
    a. 7 clear cups
    b. oil, corn syrup, water
    c. grapes, pennies, corks, Kix

Science Wonders Try It
Duration: 8 min. x 4 Exp.

  1. Make a Rock
    a. Faster Plaster
    b. Dixie cups
    c. Rocks, sand, gravel, glass, shells
    d. Water
    e. Stir Sticks
    f.

  2. Cloud in a Bottle
    g. Two liter bottle
    h. Water
    i. Rubbing Alcohol
    j. Bike pump
    k. Hose assembly

  3. Magnet Hunt
    l. Magnets
    m. Magnet Chart
    n. Paper Clips, rocks, Beans, Aluminum foil, Pennies, Popsicle stick, Safety pin, Etc.

  4. Static Electricity Tester
    o. Wide Mouth Bottle
    p. Twist Ties
    q. Aluminum Foil
    r. Balloons
    s. Awl
    t. Construction paper
    u. Scissors and Tape

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