Capillary action experiment

A simple, colourful experiment that demonstrates the capillary action in plants using just a few paper towels, food colouring and water. It also teaches you how to make some beautiful paper towel f…

In this activity, students see capillary action . . . in action! Watch coloured water flow up a celery stalk, showing just how water moves from the roots of plants to their leaves. All plants need water to survive. Plants use water to carry nutrients to their roots, stems, leaves and flowers and to prevent them from […]

Discover how plants absorb water through their roots with this celery and food coloring experiment. Your kids will learn about osmosis and capillary action.

The Walking Rainbow science experiment should have been easy, but due to a mistake we discovered a fascinating capillary action and natural balance project. via @steampoweredfam

Is it magic? No...it's the amazing, gravity-defying capillary action experiment! Kids will love this dramatic and enlightening science fair project.

How do plants drink water? See how flowers do it in this fun experiment for kids.

We had fun with this experiment. It was very cool to watch the colours change! I used food coloring and cabbage leaves to show the kids how plants …

This simple celery food coloring experiment allows you and your child to learn about capillary action and the circulatory system.

This captivating color changing flowers experiment is appropriate for children from preschool to high school teens. The results are stunning!