Runaway Pepper Science Experiment

  I've seen this experiment floating around for awhile and decided to finally give it a try after finding it again on an awesome science for kids site I found. (Don't you love how I make it sound like I "discovered" it!)

  I tested it (and took some pictures) before Kay woke up. When she did get up, I told her, "I have a cool science experiment to show you!"

  She was intrigued, and got dressed quickly (bonus!). "I want to see the experiment! But sometimes you say it's really cool and it's really not." 

  Isn't she sweet? Well, honesty is good too.

  This is a surface tension experiment, but we don't really focus on the how or why, unless she shows an interest. (Mainly because, most of the time, I don't know the how or why!)

   I got a small cup and she added some water. Then I let her sprinkle some pepper in. 

"And now for the secret ingredient!" I announced mysteriously, and got the dish soap. She wasn't sure about this whole thing, so I did it first to show her (and because it's cool!). I told her I could scare the pepper. I dipped my finger in the peppery water and said my scariest, "Rah!" 

  Like magic, the pepper scattered quickly to the side of the bowl. 

  Now she was ready to try it too! 

  The Science for Kids Blog also mentioned that glitter would work the same, so we tried that too. Kay was now more interested in playing with the glittery water than pursuing any science. 4 minutes in, experiment was over. 

  Still neat though! (Although she'll probably include this among the "really not" ones! Tough crowd. )

Welcome to the Saturday Science Blog Hop and linky, the place for fun science ideas for kids! Check out what my co-hosts have been up to this week and feel free to add a post to the linky as well. 

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