I love doing fun seasonal science experients to get kids excited about exploring the world around them.
Thisturkey science experimentcombines growing your own crystals with hands-onturkey activitiesfor November.
Turkey Science
Did you know thatmaking crystals with boraxis actually really EASY!
It only takes a couple simple materials and 1 day togrow your own crystals!
This fun science project is simple so kids can enjoy the wonder of exploring and trying new things.
Thisborax crystal experimenthas a fun twist perfect for fall turkey crystal science project.
This simpleturkey science experimentis a great autumn STEAM activity to encourage learning and FUN in November.
Materials:
Thanksgiving Science Experiment
You will start by twisting pipe cleaners to make feathers.
I folded in half and then twisted beginning 2/3rds of the way down.
November Science Experiment
Twist the rest of the pipe cleaner.
Repeat unti you have several different colored feathers.
Turkey Activities
Hang each feather over the mason jar with the popsicle stick.
Now boil 3 cups of water in the microwave or in a saucepan.
Add to 9 Tablespoons Borax (found with laundry detergent) to the water and stir until dissolved.
Repeat as needed to fill your containers
Now leave theborax crystal rainbowundisturbed for 24 hours.
November Activities
Can you see all the borax crystals that have formed!
Now carefully pull out the pretty borax crystals that have formed.
Be careful not to disrupt the crystals that have grown on the pipe cleaners.
Autumn Activities
Building your own rainbow is a fun STEAM activity.
That means this activity combines science, engineering, and art for a truly educational and FUN learning activity!
So how does the science part work?
The hotter the water the more of the solution can be completely mixed in and dissolved.
Hot water makes the moecules move away from one another so the borax can join the party LOL.
Cold water means close together molicules that dont have room to absorb as much borax.
