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Cool Science Experiments - The Fun Part of Teaching Science

Rockets, lids and explosions echoed through the Waterkloof theatre, much to the delight of the keen, eager and excitable Junior Prep boys. They watched with awe as Eddie Jansen demonstrated his hands-on and thought provoking science experiments.

The boys were intrigued by the cool science experiments that were demonstrated with fun and humour.

Thanks to the Family Forum for funding this exciting learning experience.

Teaching Science with Hands-on Experience

"Flowers that float on Water." Our Grade 1 experiment

What you need

A sheet of paper
Scissors
A dish of water.

What You Do

1. Cut out your flower pattern
2. Fold the petals inwards along the dotted line
3. Place the paper flower on the water very carefully.

What do you see?

The flowers opened up when we put them in the water.

Why does this happen?

The water fills the spaces in the fibres of the paper. This makes the paper swell and the flower opens out.

Elaine Cornish
Junior Prep head.

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