Easy Science Experiments with Everyday Objects

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One of my favorite subjects to teach is science.  It’s so hands-on, visual and fun-truly one of the subjects that can be taught using almost of your senses!

Sometimes, as parent-teachers, we can get overwhelmed with science activities.  There’s no need!  With just a few, easy to find items (most of these you’ll likely already have in the house!) and a little bit of time, you and your children will be having fun and learning something new quickly!

Print off a few sheets of free printable writing paper and start a science journal to record your discoveries!

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Materials: 5 identical drinking glasses; Water; Metal Spoon

Make your own music with just glasses and water!

  1. Fill each glass to a different height with water.
  2. Tap the side of each glass lightly with the spoon.

The vibrations move slower in the glasses with more water, so you hear a deeper sound or tone.  The vibrations move faster in the glasses with less water, so you hear a higher tone.  Now you’re ready to compose your own song!

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Comments

HauteFrugalista

So cool! I love been able to spend time with my kids and teach them fun things. Im going to practice a few. I just did a purse put of a cereal box w my oldest one!
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Dee T
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Christina

A purse from a cereal box? Sounds like fun!

Ben

I love these. My kids really enjoy doing things like this so we’ll be trying a few of these this week. Thanks for sharing.

Christina

We’d love to see some photos of the experiments!

Jesseca

Love all of these. I have a five year old that loves to learn and experiment! I’ll add these to our list for sure.

Christina

Five years old is such a fun age for experimenting!

Denise Gabbard

Very nice! Kids love to play and learn at the same time, and these are great ideas.

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