Chirp Science Corner: Balloon Blow-Up

Hey readers,

If you love balloons and blowing up balloons, check out the Chirp Science Corner video below!

Watch editor Jackie and reader Abbott learn how to blow up a balloon using vinegar and baking soda.

Have fun!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com 

Chirp Science: Rainbow Tissue Experiment

Hey readers,

Watch Chirp editor Jackie create a rainbow using water, toilet paper, and markers!

If you try this experiment, let me know in the comments below.

Have fun!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com 

Science Experiment: Orange Fizz!

Hey readers,

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

What You Need:

• An Orange or Clementine
• 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda

What to do:

1. Slice the orange or peel into sections
2. Dip a slice into the baking soda
3. Take a bite! You’ll feel the bubbling in your mouth!

What causes the fizz?!

• When you mix acids and bases together, it creates a reaction! Oranges, and other citrus fruits are filled with acid – don’t worry it’s safe acid! It’s what gives the fruits their sour taste. The baking soda is a base which is the opposite of an acid, and is also safe. When you mix an acid and the baking soda, it makes millions of carbon dioxide bubbles – the same gas we breathe out and also the stuff that makes soda fizz. (Be careful with the amount of baking soda you use – if you eat too much of it, you can get a tummy ache!)

You can also find a video of the experiment here.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

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

Chirp Science: Sink or Float?

Hey readers,

Watch Chirp editor Jackie and reader Matheus find out which objects will sink and which objects will float!

If you try this experiment this summer, let me know in the comments below.

Have fun!

-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com