Simple Science Projects
One of the most simple science projects is also an old classic. Grow your Own Crystals Growing crystals is fun and easy. Younger children in particular love simple science projects like this because they can do most of the work on their own. Plus, science projects that yield a finished product they can keep make projects like this even more enticing. I recommend these printable science project plans for K-12 for hundreds of great project blueprints and this step-by-step guide for doing an award winning science fair project. Also be sure to check out these fun science kits as a fast, simple way to get started on your science experiment.
To begin this project you will need to boil water. This should be done by an adult or under adult supervision. While the water is boiling have the kids cut their sponges in small pieces or shapes of their choosing. Have each child place their sponge pieces in their own pie dish with a small separation between each piece of sponge. Once the water is boiled have each child mix one fourth cup of Epsom salt with one half cup of water. Do this part in a separate mixing bowl. When the Epsom salt and water are mixed the children can all add their choice of food coloring to their mixture. Make sure they only add a drop so they don't throw off the balance between the water and the Epsom salt. After they have colored their mixture each child can pour the mixture evenly over each of their sponge pieces. Once they have done that they should carefully place their pie dish on the windowsill or in another sunny location. The crystals will form as the water dissolves from the mixture. This will take several days. Have the children chart the progress of the crystal formation. The great thing about simple science projects such as this one is that you can change them up and make the outcomes different. This can be done by using different shapes of sponge . You can also take the sponge out of the equation and just fill the bottom of the pan with water. Another fun spin on this would be to do an experiment with and without the sponge at the same time. Where would you like to go next? ...See more of our free science experiments by age group, science type, or an alphabetical listing of all experiments? ...Download printable science project plans for K-12? ...Get step-by-step instructions on how to do an award winning science fair project? ...Or pick up science kits for your project? Send in your great science experiments to keep this site fresh & fun. Submit your science experiments and you may be included in our upcoming newsletter as well as website!
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