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Archibald FrisbyLanguage: English | |
Archibald gets his campmates involved in his passion—the love of science—even though he is supposed to be at summer camp for fun. In the video, LeVar explores how science is a part of many everyday activities that we do all of the time. |
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Everyday ScienceWhy does popcorn pop? Why do some popcorn kernels pop while others do not? The answer has to do with a tiny amount of water—less than a drop—in each kernel of popcorn! Items you will need:
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Forever Blowing BubblesIf you make your own bubble-blowing mixture, you can create large wands to blow outta-sight bubbles! You need:
Make it MoveMagnets are always fun to experiment with. Float several metal bottle caps in a pan of water. Have your child hold a magnet near the caps, without touching them. Your child will be able to move the caps wherever they are directed by the magnet. Have bottle-cap boat races with the whole family. Put a tiny bit of clay inside each cap, make a paper sail attached to a toothpick, and stick it into the clay. Arm each person with a magnet. Now you’re off to the races! |
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