Friday, August 28, 2015

Mia's science experiment for school

It's the annual Science Expo at Mia's playschool, and we chose an experiment that is easy enough for Mia to demonstrate herself, yet still has a wow- and fun-factor for 5-year old kiddies!

Straw into potato experiment

What you need:
A raw potato
A straw

What to do:
Demonstrate that when you just poke at the potato with the straw, it can’t go into the potato.
However, when you hold the top of the straw closed, with either your thumb or your index finger, and stab at the potato, the straw goes into the potato!

What’s happening:
Air pressure is making the straw much stronger!


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10 comments:

  1. DebsAugust 28, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    That's very clever!
    Well done, Mia!

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    1. JessVAugust 28, 2015 at 11:00 AM

      As soon as I read about this one on the internet, I had to go grab a straw and potato and test it! LOL!

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  2. GaynorAugust 28, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    such a clever experiment. love it

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    1. JessVAugust 28, 2015 at 1:11 PM

      Thanks, really is a cute fun kiddie one!
      xx

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  3. catAugust 28, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    Cool one mom!

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  4. Helen_77August 31, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    She looks so chuffed with herself. I can imagine kitchens full of holey potatoes

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    1. JessVAugust 31, 2015 at 4:25 PM

      Wahahaha, yes!! You're right about the kitchen being full of holey potatoes!!!
      xx

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  5. KimAugust 31, 2015 at 1:12 PM

    Love this! Love the look on her face! :)

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    1. JessVAugust 31, 2015 at 4:26 PM

      Yes, doesn't she look so pleased with herself, hehe!
      xx

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