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Did you know that over 2 million American kids under the age of 18 tried an experiment for the first time this year alone? That’s a lot of experiments being conducted, and a lot of parents want to be sure their kids are getting the most out of their learning experiences. Keeping things simple and fun is the way to go here! Electric science experiments for kids are perfect for teaching STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) concepts in an easy and fun way. They’re also great ways to introduce kids to science without being too “intense” or “hard-core”. Check out our list of the top 10 electric science experiments for kids to learn more!
What makes an experiment work?
One of the best ways to get kids interested in science is to conduct experiments for them. Experimentation is the process of planning, designing, and conducting research in order to discover what happens in different circumstances. Your kids will love to take part in these fun and easy experiments!
Scientific investigations
When kids are young, they’re pretty serious about experimenting. They may even go as far as to build their own experiments or conduct their own research. But as they get older, they become more interested in the big picture, learning about how things work together. This is where the scientific method comes into play.
Why is air so good at making things smoke?
Remember that smell from earlier in the week? That’s our friend “smoke”. When air comes in contact with burning things, like in a fire, it turns into a gas that causes those things to “smoke”. This process is called “smoke generation”.
What makes water runny?
This one’s easy. The more humid the air, the more water is present. Since rainwater contains less water than air of equal pressure, it runsny.
How Does an Electric Cog Work?
This one’s actually fourfold. The first part is to understand the basic mechanism. A motor drives a gear that turns a generator that, in turn, crank s a handle that makes the experiment work.
How Does a Health Kit Work?
This one is pretty simple. You take a blood sample from an adult (who is at least 18 years old) and inject it into a lab-grown, replica of the human gut. From there, the results are fed directly into a computer to generate a report on your health.
5 Simple Ways to Keep Kids Interested in Science
Kids are curious and want to learn new things. It’s important to teach your kids about science, both to help them understand the world around them and to help them realize that science is a real, working field of study that they can study any time they want. Here are 5 ways to keep your kids’ attention span and science interest high: Experiment: If there’s an experiment you want your kids to try, let them. They’re more likely to enjoy the process and get a good result. Play: Leave the playing of the games up to your kids. Let them create their own experiments, experiment with their own materials, and play in their own sandbox. Be involved: Whether it’s helping your kids with their experiments, giving them feedback on their work, or just letting them lead the way, you can be a good role model and let your kids follow in your footsteps. Learn: Kids can learn a lot by doing. Whether it’s by watching you experiment or by asking questions and trying it out yourself, kids love to learn. Connect: Finally, connect with other parents who are also parents to make new friends and explore new interests together. There are so many amazing science groups on social media, you’ll be surprised how many there are!
Conclusion
When it comes to learning about science, kids’ attention spans are short. It’s important to remember that kids don’t have to be interested in everything, so you can tailor your lesson plans to appeal to your kids’ interests. This year, we’ve seen an increase in kids experimenting for the first time. We encourage these experiments, as they’re easy to teach and result in great learning for kids and parents alike.
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