Skill Level: Easy
Duration: approx 5 minutes per experiment depending on creativity
Water is one of the most important resources on Earth, but do you know it can do some cool tricks too? MOTAT is here to show you some quick and simple ways to see how water can almost be magic!
Experiment 1: The Weight of Water
A simple colourful experiment with oil water and honey.
What you need:
- Water to pour
- Food colouring (optional)
- Spoon (to mix)
- Detergent (or Honey)
- Oil
- Tall Clear Glass
Experiment 2 : Water Magic Trick
It’s the battle of pressure in this gravity defying experiment.
What you need
- Water to pour
- Card board to cover top of glass (or playing card)
- Clear Glass
Experiment 3 : Refractimage
How can you make an arrow change direction with just light and water?
What you need
- Water to pour
- Pen and paper
- Tall clear glass
Watch the video below to see how all three experiments work and why
Completed this activity? We’d love to see it! Post your pics on your social with the hashtag #motatfun
