How to FAIL at Science

Our latest experiment of the Liquid RAINBOW, failed miserably.  We followed the experiment:
Easy Water Stacking Sugar Density Experiment ~ DIY Incredible Science
https://youtu.be/H78Xd3ToxP4

We tried the experiment a few times and never got it to work.  All we ended up with was a greenish-black liquid that was the same color throughout the cup.  However, we still included our video to show that, yes, experiments can fail.  It is part of learning and becoming a better student and scientist that EVERYONE will fail at something at some point. especially the higher trained scientists.  It's just a reason to try again.  

You will need:

4 plastic cups 
4 colors of food coloring 

1 plastic spatula
1 cup of sugar
1 measuring cup
2 cups water 
1 10 ml medicine syringe


I would recommend following the experiment we followed.  My daughter didn't like the experiment not working.  Little kids don't have as much patience as adults and don't want to fail at anything.  But I think the important lesson for them to learn is that just because one experiment fails, does not mean they should stop experimenting or stop having fun learning science.  Forge ahead!  Until next time!

Valentine's CANDY: Fun Experiments

VALENTINE’S Day Candy:  Candy Hearts and Soda

Who doesn’t at least recognize candy hearts as one of the staples of Valentine’s day?  My daughter gets so excited for holidays and the idea of making Valentines for her friends at school is one of her favorite things to do.   We decided to use these beloved candies to explore a little science with ION Doll for VALENTINE’S Day. 

What you will need:

1 Clear Plastic Cup.

1 2 liter of off Brand Sprite.

1 Bag of Candy Hearts.

We poured the Soda in the cup about halfway.  Then we proceeded to add 12-15 candy hearts.  The carbon dioxide in the soda whizzes the candies to the top of the soda.  Once the bubbles burst around the hearts, they dance back to the bottom of the glass where they started.

Valentine’s Day Candy:  M & M’s and Gobstoppers

What you will need: 

2 white glass plates

1 pitcher of water

1 bag of Valentine’s M & M’s.

1 box of Gobstoppers.

We adapted both experiments from one’s we found on SpanglerScienceTV episode, “Valentine’s Candy Science-Cool Science Experiment.”  With this second set of experiments, we used way too many M & M candies and Gobstoppers, to observe the neat color patterns observed in the SpanglerScienceTV episode. 

We ended up with a M & M plate of hot pinkish water and a brown poop color for our Gobstopper plate.  Not many colors can be observed with an excess amount of candy in these experiments.  Using 4 pieces of candy per plate, spacing out the candies, and waiting longer yields more fascinating, measurable results.

How To Make A Bouncy Egg: Simple Experiment

ION Doll and Gabby absolutely love all the science experiments they have been performing the last several weeks!  The Bouncy Egg experiment was very fun, seeing how a regular egg can easily have its shell removed and be turned into a bouncy ball.  Before starting any experiment, always have teacher or parental permission and supervision.



Supplies needed:

-White Vinegar.

-2 Glass Jars

-2 Eggs.

-Food Coloring, which is optional.

-Glass Pyrex Pan.

-Paper Towels.


Soaking a few eggs in white vinegar overnight (one egg with no food coloring, one egg with food coloring) slowly dissolves the shell.  The egg shell is made of calcium carbonate which reacts with the weak acid (vinegar).  The calcium carbonate turns into carbon dioxide, which is why bubbles are seen on the surface of the egg shell as it dissolves.  You can use your hands and a paper towel to  wipe off excess egg shell.  You can rinse the egg off with cold water, but this step isn't always needed.

Now, feel free to bounce the egg lightly, similar to a ball like ION Doll & Gabby.  Be careful not to bounce the egg too hard or it can break and the yolks can still spill out like normal.

Always clean up with parental help and supervision and always remember to wash your hands with soap and water once experiment is complete.

We hope you enjoyed turning regular eggs into bouncy eggs with us today!  We  hope you tune in for our other experiments!



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