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Experiments (sorted by Category) OK. You asked for it. Here's some more experiments from Reeko's bag of tricks. And don't forget - you're in the Top Secret Section F of Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab so please understand that all knowledge gleamed from conducting these experiments must be kept strictly confidential...
Magical Attracting Tape (intermediate)
Now we get to actually build a simple device that can be used to test the charge of any object. And don't worry, unlike Dad's projects, this one will actually work...Look Ma, I'm a Battery (advanced)
No doubt about it. Mom and Dad will be real proud when they see how 'charged up' you are about this experiment.Making Sparks (advanced)
Reeko knows kids have a fascination with sparks. We could have made this simple and told you that if you simply follow Dad around the garage while he's working on his latest, greatest project, you'll eventually see some sparks fly. But then Reeko thought - 'Why should two lives be in danger?'. So here's a little experiment that'll let you generate some sparks yourself - the right way.Making Sparks - Part II (advanced)
I know, I know. You just can't get enough of experiments that shoot out fire, smoke and sparks. Here's another sparking experiment. And as with the Making Sparks experiment, be sure to involve dad in this experiment...Charge Up a Light Bulb (easy)
We all know that when that little light bulb appears above Dad's head when he thinks he's finally figured out how to fix the latest broken household appliance - it's time to flee the house. No need to run out of the house screaming when we conduct this experiment. We'll cause a light bulb to light up using nothing more than a comb.
Homemade fire extinguisher (advanced)
For a fire to continue burning, it must have a constant supply of oxygen. What happens if you remove the oxygen? How do you remove the oxygen? This experiment demonstrates the basic principles that work behind the scenes in a fire extinguisher.Strange acting goop (intermediate)
Ever heard of Oobleckh? Reeko hadn't either until the day he miscalculated ingredient quantities when trying to formulate a new biscuit recipe. But the resulting mixture is the strangest acting stuff you've ever seen...Spineless potatoes (easy)
Osmosis? No, not the small body of water located in the middle of the desert. In this experiment we will demonstrate the process of osmosis using two simple ingredients.Recycling Newspaper (intermediate)
Lately we hear about recycling every day, and this is good! Without recycling we would quickly deplete our earth's resources and be in a heap of trouble. We can recycle metal, plastic, paper, and even tires. In this experiment we will actually recycle a newspaper to gain some insight into how the recycling process really works.
Amazing melting properties of salt (easy)
Now we get into some real chemistry! In this experiment, we'll mix up a batch of magic stuff and explain how this liquid solution is used during the winter to keep our streets and sidewalks safe. You'll also be armed with a bit of knowledge that you can use to impress Dad the next time he's outside shoveling snow...Oil and water don't mix (easy)
Did I ever tell you the story of the time it took me and Dad five hours just to drive to school? No? Well it involved a flat tire, oil, a small fire, and water - just like this experiment...Happy, dancing raisins (easy)
Reeko understands how much kids love to play with their food. It's basically a requirement for being a kid. This experiment lets us do just that. So while Mom and Dad assist you with this experiment, try to keep a straight face and don't let on to how much fun this science stuff really is...Making homemade plastic (intermediate)
Plastic, plastic, everywhere. Practically the whole world's made of plastic. The utensils that Mom cooks with. The toys scattered all over your room. Even the parts used to construct Dad's car (you'd think automobile manufacturers would understand that (1) plastics are breakable and (2) Dad's often work on their own cars). In this experiment, we'll make up a batch of plastic and maybe have a little fun with Dad too...Look out, she's gonna blow! (intermediate)
Here's a popular experiment that's been around for years and has left many kitchens in ruin (just kidding of course). In the volcano experiment we build a real working volcano that actually mimics the properties of the real thing.
Frightened run-away pepper (easy)
We don't pick on Moms much around here - they're kind of special. But if you really want to have some fun with Mom, take her around the house pointing out all the dust and explaining how cohesive it is. Cohesive? Not familiar with that word? We'll here - let's conduct a experiment to demonstrate your newly found term.Rocket powered pennies (intermediate)
Ok, so maybe the term rocket powered is taking it a little too far. But we still get to propel an object. All we need for this simple experiment is a empty soda bottle and a penny (unless you are getting your Mad Scientist supplies from Dad, in which case - ask for a quarter).Sticky water (easy)
We've already discussed cohesiveness. Now we will demonstrate a related topic - surface tension and show that water is not exactly as slippery as it appears...The 'Am I Dense' experiment (easy)
In this simple experiment we will explain the the concept of density and demonstrate the different densities of some common household objects.
Homemade pen cap sinker (intermediate)
Here's an experiment that demonstrates some of the principles behind the mechanisms that allow a submarine to be both float and sink.
Super hero egg shells (intermediate)
It's no secret that scientists have to be pretty good at math. This experiment is closely related to the area of math known as geometry (the study of angles and surfaces) and helps to demonstrate how math and science are interrelated.Where inside and outside are one and the same (intermediate)
Here's a simple little experiment that's sure to amaze (confuse) you. In our reality as we know it, we tend to think of things in three dimensions (ok, four dimensions if you want to get picky and count the time continuum). But here's an object that's simple to create but upon careful examination seems to defy every principle of reality as we know it.
Rock and roll records that just won't swing (intermediate)
Ever wondered how you are able to ride a bike without falling over? You are balancing on two very small tires but still able travel along almost effortlessly. Have you ever tried to balance the bike while it's not moving? A little harder, isn't it. This experiment touches on the principles of gyroscopic inertia. If this word sounds hard, don't worry. This experiment will make everything crystal clear...Shiver me timbers, blow me down (intermediate)
In this experiment we demonstrate a scientific principle discovered by a man named Henry Coanda (take a guess what the name of this scientific effect is). This principle is one of the explanations as to how a heavy airplane manages to fly.
Fooling Around with your Mind (intermediate)
Your brain is the control center of your entire body, responsible for thinking, reasoning, and explaining what our eyes see (and believe it or not, even Dad's have one). And sometimes it can be pretty stubborn when it tries to explain something your eyes see but the brain knows can't be true. In this experiment, we're going to fool around with our minds by letting our eyes see something the brain knows can't be happening. Note: you might want to have Dad leave the room on this one. It's a well known fact that Dad's brains are not nearly as sophisticated as Mom's. This experiment will only freak him out...An enlightening experiment (easy)
Light - colorless, odorless, nothingness, boring eh. What could possibly be interesting about light? There's more to light than meets the eye..
Milk carton water wheel (easy)
Besides eating candy, irritating your little brother or sister, and watching cartoons, what does every little kid love? Playing with WATER! In this experiment we get to make a watery mess and learn about Newton's Third Law.Off to the races (with jars - that is) (easy)
Yep, everyone loves a good, close horse race - especially the pre-race ritual of trying to guess who's going to win. Mom always picks the horse with the prettiest saddle. Grandpa picks the horse with the 'lucky' sounding name. Dad carefully analyzes the Racing Forms applying his scientific principles of random numerology. Show dad this racing experiment and you can explain to him why his advanced pre-race analysis won't do him a bit of good within the walls of Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab...
Skating on thin ice (intermediate)
Would you believe that there are scientific principles involved in the sport of ice skating? In this experiment we help explain how an ice skater is able to glide smoothly over the surface of the ice rink.Homemade Barometer (easy)
The weather always makes for an interesting experiment. One of the prime factors in weather forecasting is the air pressure. Weathermen measure the air pressure using a device called a barometer. In this experiment we will create our very own barometer and examine the scientific principles that explain how it works.Clouds in a Bottle (intermediate)
OK, so now things are going to get a little weird (bet ya' didn't think they could get any weirder, did ya'). For all you little scientists who have, at one time or another, stared up at the sky and wondered what clouds are made of - this one's for you...Marshmallows making funny faces (intermediate)
In this experiment we get to draw pictures, play with clay, make faces in the mirror, and poke fun at Dad - all while learning about a scientific principle called pressure. What more could you ask for in a science experiment...Extracting life from a plant (intermediate)
What could be more boring that plants? They just sit around all day doing nothing (who does this sound like?). Just give 'em a little food and water and they're happy. Food and water? Plants need food? You bet. In this experiment we'll demonstrate that plants are a little more than just boring, green house decorations...Magical inflating balloons (easy)
Nothing's funnier than watching Dad blow up birthday balloons. His cheeks puff out, his face turns red, when he stands up he teeters around like a drunk. Too bad Dad doesn't know about the scientific principles of heat and expansion. He would if he conducted this experiment.Plastic cups in love (intermediate)
So the experiment title has got you wondering. No more details given here. If you want to learn about pressure, lift, and Bernoulli's principle then you'll have to step inside and conduct this experiment.A 'sucker's bet (intermediate)
Want to have a little fun with Dad? Take a jar filled with water and a straw and bet him he can't suck the water out of the jar. Ok, so a little advanced preparation is needed for this experiment but it'll be well worth it to see the funny expressions on Dad's face when he tries to do the impossible.Sucking an egg into a bottle (intermediate)
So far we've had plenty of fun with Dad (at his expense of course). Now this experiment is the kicker. Bet Dad you can magically (scientifically of course) cause an egg to suck itself into a bottle and you may never have to take out the trash again!
Good, good, good vibrations (easy)
Ever wonder how we are able to hear sounds? How do our ears perceive sound? Exactly what is sound? That's a lot of questions and here comes a lot of answers. In this experiment we demonstrate the principles of sound and explain exactly how our ears 'hear'.Have you lost your marbles? (easy)
Using nothing more than marbles, we'll demonstrate how sound waves are formed. Who says science has to be difficult...Make a homemade hearing aid (easy)
Ever wonder what Mom and Dad are always whispering about? Could they be discussing what new trick they're going to use to make you eat all of your vegetables? Or maybe they're concocting a story to convince you how fun it is to take out the trash? Conduct this experiment and you'll have a handy little device for eavesdropping on their super-secret discussions...
Trapped Bird in a cage (intermediate)
Ever wondered how cartoons are created? In this experiment we demonstrate the process called animation and offer some interesting and helpful insights into how our brain and eyes can sometimes deceive us...Yep, you heard right. Make a homemade tornado (intermediate)
Nothing's more interesting than the weather and the strange phenomenon that can accompany it. As a preliminary to this experiment, tell Dad he needs to stand to the side and spin around and around as fast as he can. Tell him it's critical that he do this for the tornado experiment to work (heh, heh). Now while Dad is a twirling, let's examine the principles behind the formation and awesome force of a twister.
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