Dr. Zed Experiment: Rock On!

Hey readers,

Find out if you have limestone in your rock collection! Check out the experiment below:

Let us know in the comments how your experiment turned out!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Dr. Zed Experiment: Wet and Dry

Hey readers,

Check out the science behind keeping cool on a hot day!

If you end up trying this experiment, comment below how it turned out!

Have a great weekend,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Dr. Zed’s Amazing Loop!

In the November issue, we showed you how to make a Möbius strip. Check out the video below!

Dr. Zed Experiment: Touch ‘n’ Go!

Hey readers,

Check out this fun and easy science experiment you can try at home!

(Click on the image to make it bigger.)

If you end up trying this experiment, comment below how it turned out!

Have a great weekend,

-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Pumpkin Surprise!

Hey readers,

In the October issue of Chickadee, Dr. Zed shows you how to turn your jack-o’-lantern into a Halloween experiment!

All you need are some simple ingredients from around the house!

You’ll Need:

• medium-sized pumplin
• pumpkin-carving tools
• tall drinking glass
• 30 mL (2 tbsp.) baking soda
• 5 mL (1 tsp.) dish soap
• green food colouring
• 250 mL (1 cup) vinegar
• large plate or tray

What to do:

1. With a grown-up’s help, carve your pumpkin into a jack-o’-lantern. TIP: Make sure the mouth is low on the pumpkin.
2. Place your jack-o’-lantern on a plate or tray.
3. Put a tall drinking glass inside the jack-o’-lantern.
4. Add baking soda, dish soap, and a few drops of food colouring to the glass.
5. Pour the vinegar into the glass. What happens?

If you try this fun experiment, let me know how it went in the comments below! And don’t forget you can find lots more science and Halloween fun in this month’s issue.

Have a great day,

-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com