Description
Engage in a fun hands-on science experiment exploring density, buoyancy, and surface tension with floating dry erase markers.
Ingredients
- Clear, shallow dish or bowl
- Water (enough to fill the dish)
- Floating dry erase markers (various colors)
- Toothpick or skewer (for stirring)
- Optional: Food coloring or clear soda for variations
Instructions
- Prepare Your Dish: Place your clear, shallow dish in a stable location and fill it with water until it’s a few inches deep.
- Add Colors: Remove the cap from the floating dry erase markers, hold them vertically above the water, and gently touch the tip to the water’s surface.
- Create a Swirl: Using a toothpick or skewer, gently swirl the colors in the water to observe how the inks mix and create beautiful patterns.
- Observe and Discuss: Take a moment to observe the floating ink and discuss the results.
Notes
You can modify the experiment using different liquids or various marker brands to see how each affects the outcome.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Educational Activity
- Method: Demonstration
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg