Pepper water soap experiment

Kids love this super cool magic pepper and soap science experiment! You have all the supplies you need in the kitchen. Try it today!

This is a easy and fun cause and effect experiment! All you need is water, pepper, dish soap and a plate. When the boys first touch the pepper with nothing on their fingers nothing happens. What happens when they touch the pepper with dish soap on their fingers? The boys were amazed at the results! […]

It appears that the pepper is afraid of the soap, but it's actually the water moving away from the soap that pushes the pepper to the sides of the bowl.

Teach kids the power of handwashing with this easy science experiment! Kids will watch germs scatter as they dip their soapy finger in pepper.

The scattered pepper science experiment is a classic that always produces jaw-dropping results. Teachers love it because it's easy to set up!

I'm not sure my oldest son uses soap every time he showers. And I've seen our youngest son put soap on one hand and then instead of rubbing them together, stick the soapy hand immediately under the running water. Hopefully this simple, yet fun, experiment has convinced them of the merits of soap. The experiment is meant to simulate how soap helps to get rid of germs. What You Need plate (or saucer) with a raised edge water ground black pepper dishwashing liquid (we used Ms. Meyer's) What to…

How Dish Soap Works - Water Surface Tension Experiment: See how soap breakdowns the surface tension of water. This demonstration visualizes the effect dish soap has on the surface tension of water, and it helps to explain why soap is good for cleaning dirty dishes. The experiment is simple to follow and …

Simple hand washing experiment is an easy way to teach kids how germs spread and how to stay safe by using soap and water. Perfect back to school activity!

This pepper + soap STEM experiment is a favorite among early childhood and elementary school teachers and shows children exactly why they need to use soap. All you need is water, ground pepper, dishsoap, and imagination. Fun activity that covers a variety of health and science concepts: germs vs. soap, attract vs. repel, how to wash your hands properly, scientific process, etc. Kindergarten, first grade, second grade. Can be modified for older grades. #kellysclassroomonline

Teaching children to wash their hands is crucial! With this Germ Science Experiment you can demonstrate the importance of using soap when washing their hands to keep the germs away. This hand washing activity is not only fun, but a great way to teach kids about germs.