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Experiments Archive

Instructions for experiments demonstrating concepts in different branches of science. Most can be done with everyday objects around the home.

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http://www.madsci.org/experiments/

How Do Bridge Designs Compare?

An activity to explore the strength of different designs of bridges. You'll need several drinking straws, masking tape, thread, scissors, four paper clips, a paper cup, lots of coins, all the same ...

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http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/suspension-science-how-do-bridge-designs-compare/

Steve Spangler Experiment Library

A collection of simple science experiments covering a wide range of topics.

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http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments

Swiveling Science: Applying Physics to Hula-Hooping

An experiment you can do at home about forces and gravity. All you need is a tape measure, calculator, PVC cutter, polypipe, poly insert coupling, hair dryer, wide plastic tape, one cup of sand, ...

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http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=bring-science-home-hula-hoop-physics

Experiments - Learning Power

Activities/experiments involving electricity for various age ranges.

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http://www.southerncompany.com/learningpower/experiments.aspx

Physics Experiments from the Concord Consortium

A range of in-depth experiments and activities to do, covering physics, science and engineering.

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http://concord.org/activities/subject/physics

Tin Can Telephone

A really simple experiment to use old tin cans. This experiment is about sound and all you need is two metal cans and some string.

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http://www.dsokids.com/activities-at-home/make-instrument/tin-can-telephone.aspx

Halloween Sounds - Screaming Cup

A simple experiment to do on sound. All you need is a large plastic cup, piece of string and some water.

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http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/experiment/halloween-screaming-cup

Steamy Science: Demonstrating Condensation

A simple experiment to demonstrate the effects of pressure and how gases work.

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http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=bring-science-home-steam-condensation

Spooky Science: Discovering the Eerie Colors behind Afterimages

An experiment that exploits the way your eye sees colour to make you see images even after they have disappeared.

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http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=bring-science-home-afterimages
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