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🍎 Paper Clips
You probably have a lot of paper clips at the bottom of your junk drawer. I know I do. Paper clips can be used in water displacement ("How many paper clips can you add to this glass of water before it overflows?") and magnetism experiments.
🍎 Coins
As coins age, they become tarnished and lose their shine. Soaking coins in different kinds of liquids and observing how those liquids affect the surface of the coins is a quick and easy science experiment for children.
🍎 Batteries
Batteries can be used in a lot of science experiments, but are essential when building circuits and electromagnets. Adult supervision is required if you are going to try some science experiments involving electricity!
🍎 Rubber Bands
You probably have a lot of rubber bands at the bottom of your junk drawer too. Not only can you make massive rubber band balls out of them, but you can also use them to make slingshots, rocket launchers, and catapults.
🍎 Old Candy
Mmmmm.... candy! There are many wonderful scientific experiments you can do with candy. You can soak it, stretch it, heat it, or freeze it if you don't want
to eat it.
Did you enjoy reading about the science materials in your junk drawer? If so, read these blog posts to learn more about STEM and discover
some STEM activities:
- Q and A: What is STEM Education?
- STEM: Top Five Science Materials to Keep in Your Kitchen
- STEM: Pepper and Soap STEM Experiment
- STEM: Dancing Popcorn Science and STEM Experiment
- STEM: Sink or Float STEM Experiment with Oil and Water
- STEM: Dippin' Dandelions STEM Challenge
- Book: Crackle and Pop! Bible Science Experiments by Hanna Holwerda
- STEM: Hot Chocolate Surprise + STEM Activity
- STEM: Oozing Pumpkins STEM Experiment
- STEM: What Happens When You Plant Birdseed?
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