Smartivity bonus

Magic of Science bonus activities

Four new things to try with your Magic of Science. None of them are in the instruction book. Pick one, or try them all this week.

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1. 1

   Orange float

   Put an orange in a bowl of water. Does it float? A grown-up peels it. Try again. (The peel is full of tiny air pockets.)

2. 2

   Rubber band guitar

   Stretch rubber bands of different thickness around an open box. Pluck each one. Which sounds high and which sounds low?

3. 3

   Penny drops

   Guess how many drops of water fit on top of a penny before it spills. Dip a straw in water, cover the top with a finger and let the water out drop by drop. Count! Was your guess too high or too low?

4. 4

   Magnet hunt

   Use the kit's Wand to test a spoon, a paper clip, a coin, foil and a key. Sort them into "sticks" and "doesn't stick".

Safety first: With a grown-up. No tasting.