Spooky Science
Science Club K-2
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Creepy Crawly Spiders
Floating ghosts
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Spooky Science Activities
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- Jar or clear cup
- Cooking oil
- Water
- Food coloring
- Alka seltzer tablets or generic equivalent
- Spooky Halloween accessories (optional)
Materials
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STEP 1: Fil l a cup 1/3 with water STEP 2: Add 1-2 drops of food coloring STEP 3: Fill up the rest of the jar with oilSTEP 3: Now add an Alka Seltzer tablet and check out what happens STEP 4: Watch what happens!
Procedure
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States of MatterDensity Chemical Reaction
What happened?
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What happened?
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- Density
- Liquids are made up of different numbers of atoms and molecules. In some liquids, these atoms and molecules are packed together more tightly resulting in a denser or heavier liquid.
- The heavier the object the more dense it is.
- Water sinks and Oil floats
What happened?
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- Chemical Reaction
- When the tablet hit the water it started to dissolve creating a gas called Carbon dioxide (CO2) which is the bubbling that you saw.
- The bubbles carried the water up to the oil where it POPPED and then went back down again!
What happened?
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- Tissue (Kleenix) or Parchment Paper
- Black Marker
- Balloon
- Scissors
- Tape (optional)
Materials
Floating Ghosts
- STEP 1: Use the marker to create a Ghost by drawing on the Kleenix.
- STEP 2: Cut out the Ghost
- STEP 3: Blow up the Balloon. You can ask your caretaker for help.
- STEP 4: (Optional). Tape the ghost to the table to hold it in place.
- STEP 5: Take the balloon and rub it on your hair.
- STEP 6: Hold the balloon over your ghost.
- STEP 7: Watch what happens!
Procedure
Floating Ghosts
- When a latex balloon is rubbed against our hair or clothes, electrons are transferred to the balloon.
- When the balloon is then brought close to the tissue paper, the negatively charged balloon pulls the positively charged protons in the paper toward it. This creates an attractive force, allowing you to lift the ghost with a touch of the balloon and make it dance.
What Happened?
Floating Ghosts
- Plate or bowl (needs to be smooth)
- Dry erase marker
- Water
- Cup
- Straw (optional)
Materials
Creepy Crawly Spiders
- Step 1: Fill a cup with water.
- Step 2: Draw a spider(s) using your Dry Erase Marker on the place.
- Step 3: Slowly pour your water on your plate. (I recommend pouring it slightly away from your spider and not on it. Caretakers can help if you need them).
- Observe what happens .
- Use a straw and gently blow at your spider(s). (OPTIONAL)
Procedure
Creepy Crawly Spiders
- Markers are made with ink, alcohol, and a plant-based resin that makes it stick to the plate or board.
What Happened?
Creepy Crawly Spiders
- Ink is not too sticky so when you pour water onto your dry erase doodle, it not only holds its shape, but float too on top of the water.
What Happened?
Creepy Crawly Spiders
Next Meeting
- Date: Monday, November 6th
- Time: 3:15 pm- 4:00 pm
- Activity: Colorful Leaves
- Materials:
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