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Are you ready to embark on a colorful and exciting journey into the world of balloons? Balloons are not just for parties; they can also be your secret weapon for awesome science experiments right at home.
Who doesn’t love a good race? You can create your very own balloon-powered rocket cars and race them!
Materials you’ll need: A drinking straw, tape, string, a balloon, a pair of scissors
Steps: Cut the drinking straw in half. Tape one end of the string to a chair or a doorknob, and the other end to another chair or object, making a tight string.
Slide one of the straw halves onto the string, and tape it securely. Blow up the balloon and pinch the end to keep the air from escaping.
Tape the unpinched end of the balloon to the straw on the string. Let go of the balloon, and watch it race down the string like a rocket!
Did you know you can use balloons to create static electricity and make things move without touching them? It’s like a magic trick!
Materials you’ll need: a balloon and a piece of tissue paper or small pieces of scrap paper
Steps: Blow up the balloon and tie it shut. Rub the balloon on your hair or a wooly sweater for about 30 seconds. This transfers some of your hair’s electrons to the balloon.
Hold the balloon close to small pieces of paper or a tissue paper. Watch as they magically stick to the balloon without touching it!
Isn’t it fascinating how static electricity can make things cling to the balloon? Try experimenting with different objects to see what else you can make “stick” to your charged balloon.
Ready to become a balloon-powered boat captain? Let’s set sail on a mini adventure!
Materials you’ll need: A balloon, a plastic bottle with a screw cap, a pair of scissors, tape, water
Steps: Cut the top of the plastic bottle (the part with the screw cap) off to create a boat-like shape. Make a small hole in the cap of the bottle.Stretch the balloon over the top of the bottle.
Fill the bottle with a little bit of water, about one-quarter full.Now, blow up the balloon and pinch the end to keep the air from escaping. Place your balloon-powered boat in a tub of water and let go of the balloon. Watch as it propels the boat forward!
So there you have it, a bunch of amazing science experiments you can do with balloons right at home. Watch “Episode 19 – Camp Day Fun-a-palooza!” of Kidoodle TV for a self-inflating balloon experiment.
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