In this experiment we will explore how many drops of water you can fit on the surface of a coin. Materials: A coin A dropper A cup of water Experiment: Fill a dropper with water. Slowly drop water on a coin. Hold very steady and use your finger to stabilize the dropper as shown in […]
More than 1,200 animal species can walk on water, but have you ever heard of a minuscule lizard that can float in water? If not, then let me introduce to you the pygmy gecko. The Amazon Pygmy gecko, also known as Pseudogonatodes guianensis, is one of the smallest lizards known in the world. It belongs […]
In this experiment we will explore surface tension and see if you can hold a bubble in your hands. Materials Needed: A glove A dish soap A pipit or straw A small plate Expected Outcome Guess: It will burst. We can’t put it on a surface. Experiment: Put some of the soap in the plate. […]
This article is about spiders who like water and can even live in it. Fishing Spider The fishing spider can move across the surface of the water as easily as across a rock. It can chase insects on the water surface, or lure insects and small frogs within reach of attack by sitting quietly and […]