<meta property="og:description" content="Preschool–KindergartenThese simple activities demonstrate surface tension. What You NeedIndex cardSafety scissorsSink filled with waterGlass half filled with waterLiquid dishwashing detergentGround pepper ToothpicksWhat to DoFrom an index card, cut out a boat shape, like the one on this page. Make the boat about 2-1/2 inches long and 1-1/2 inches wide. Have your child place the boat gently on the water in the sink. Have him pour a little detergent at the notch end of the boat. Ask him to describe what happens. (Note: To repeat this experiment, you'll need to use fresh water to make the boat move.)Next, sprinkle"> <meta name="twitter:description" content="Preschool–KindergartenThese simple activities demonstrate surface tension. What You NeedIndex cardSafety scissorsSink filled with waterGlass half filled with waterLiquid dishwashing detergentGround pepper ToothpicksWhat to DoFrom an index card, cut out a boat shape, like the one on this page. Make the boat about 2-1/2 inches long and 1-1/2 inches wide. Have your child place the boat gently on the water in the sink. Have him pour a little detergent at the notch end of the boat. Ask him to describe what happens. (Note: To repeat this experiment, you'll need to use fresh water to make the boat move.)Next, sprinkle"> Breaking the Tension
Share
Tweet
Pin