Magic toothpick stars

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We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. Please see policies for more information.Today’s toothpick activity is a fun little “magic” trick uses toothpicks and water. Start with 5 toothpicks, water, a straw for easy water dropping and a plate to catch the water. Carefully break the toothpicks in half (as

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motherof2dragonsss on Instagram: "Magic Star fun science experiment for kids Materials Required 1. 5 wooden toothpicks 2. water or food color Tools A dropper or a drinking straw Adult supervision Procedure Bend the 5 toothpicks in the middle but do not break them completely. Put the 5 broken toothpicks in a circle with the broken points touching one another. Carefully put a few drops of water in the middle using a dropper or a straw. Now wait and watch how the toothpicks glide into place to form a star! Science behind that - When dry wood absorbs water, the bent wood fibres expand and unbend. As the toothpicks straighten out, they push against one another opening up the inside of the star. Wood absorbs water by capillary action, adhesion and cohesion. These are the same factors Toothpick Star Experiment, Star Science, Easy Science Experiments, Bent Wood, Cool Science Experiments, Easy Science, Toothpick, Science Experiments Kids, Science Experiments

motherof2dragonsss on Instagram: "Magic Star fun science experiment for kids Materials Required 1. 5 wooden toothpicks 2. water or food color Tools A dropper or a drinking straw Adult supervision Procedure Bend the 5 toothpicks in the middle but do not break them completely. Put the 5 broken toothpicks in a circle with the broken points touching one another. Carefully put a few drops of water in the middle using a dropper or a straw. Now wait and watch how the toothpicks glide into place to…

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