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Scared Pepper |
This quick and easy science "trick" is fun and interesting and uses materials you may already have around your home. |
Suggested Materials: |
* 1 x large round shallow dish |
Suggested Instructions: |
Step 1: At home, fill the bottom of your shallow dish with water. |
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Step 2: Carefully sprinkle pepper on top of the water until the water is completely covered. |
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Step 3: Take your toothpick and dip it into the middle of the pepper-covered water. Nothing happens. |
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Step 4: Now gently squeeze a large drop of dishwashing detergent into the middle of the pepper-covered water. |
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Step 5: Watch as the pepper quickly scatters to the edge of the dish like it is running away scared! |
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Step 6: You may like to practice this trick a few times at home before trying it at school. |
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Step 7: At school, repeat Step 1 to Step 5. Ask your teacher for help if needed. |
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