Experiments (Age 4-8)
Experiments (Age 9-14)

Water Suspension

Atmospheric pressure is the pressure exerted by surrounding air

Materials: Water, Rubber band, Toothpicks, Scissors, Empty glass bottle, and Mesh produce bag

Procedure:

  1. Cut a small square section from the mesh bag
  2. Place the mesh on the mouth of the bottle and secure it with the rubber band
  3. Fill the bottle full of water
  4. Place your hand on the mouth and flip the bottle upside down
  5. Push a toothpick through the opening of the mesh

Kids will learn about atmospheric pressure