February Science Project – Magic Pepper Wand
February 24, 2023
WARNING: Make sure to do the following project with an adult for extra precaution.
To Make Magic Pepper Wand, you will need:
- Water
- Black Pepper
- Liquid Dish Soap
- Toothpick
Instructions:
- Cover the bottom of a plate or shallow bowl with water.
- Sprinkle some black pepper against the water, adding however much you want. Watch how the pepper floats!
- Stick your toothpick in the center. What happened?
- Now stick your toothpick in the dish soap. You don’t need too much.
- Stick your toothpick back into the pepper and water. What happened?
Analogy: Imagine the pepper flakes are the negativity, and the dish soap is the positivity.
Cites
https://mommypoppins.com/boredom-busters/pepper-and-soap-easy-science-experiment-for-kids-at-home
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