Everyday Science Experiments: Learning Through Experience
Everyday Science Experiments
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Everyday Science Experiments
What do you already know about simple science experiments at home?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson, you will know key experiment vocabulary, materials and action verbs, and be able to speak about science experiments connected to real life.
What is an Experiment?
An experiment is a test done to learn something new, often using simple materials found at home.
Materials You Can Use at Home
Common materials include balloons, tissue, empty cans, glasses, salt, food colouring, plastic, cardboard, towels, glass bottles, lids, hot water, and eggs.
Group 1: Action Verbs
How to Use Them
blow, rub, tie, cover, fill, stir, pour, shake, wrap, boil, peel, pull, float
We blow a balloon, stir salt in water, cover the glass, and shake the can.
Doing the Experiment
Group 2: Science Words
Useful Terms
liquid, apart, charge, electricity, attract, air, expand, contract, space
In Context
A liquid can expand in a glass. Balloons can contract when air comes out. Electricity can attract objects.
Making an Egg Float
Fill a glass with water, add salt, and stir well. Carefully put the egg in. Watch it float! This is a simple home experiment.
Static Electricity with a Balloon
Rub a balloon on a towel and touch it to tissue. The tissue is attracted to the balloon because of electricity.
Connect to Real Life
Where Do We See Experiments?
Think: Have you ever seen salt make ice melt faster? Or a balloon stick to hair?
Cooking, cleaning, or playing with water and air are all science in action.
Your Experiences
Lesson Review
Today, you have learned important words and steps to talk about science experiments in everyday life. Try one at home and use your new vocabulary!
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
