DIY STEM Project For Kids: Viscosity Experiment

Jesse introduces a Valentine's Day science experiment focused on viscosity, explaining it as the thickness of a liquid. The experiment involves testing six different liquids—water, acrylic paint, hair conditioner, baby gel oil, hand sanitizer, and hand soap—by observing how Perler beads behave in each. Jesse encourages viewers to hypothesize and observe the results, noting the varying viscosities. The video concludes with an encouragement to try the experiment with other household liquids.

What is the main focus of the Valentine's Day science experiment?

• Testing the color of different liquids

• Measuring the temperature of liquids

• Exploring the thickness of various liquids

• Observing the smell of different liquids

What happens to the Perler beads when placed in water?

• They dissolve

• They float

• They sink immediately

• They change color

Which liquid was observed to be the thickest during the experiment?

• Hair conditioner

• White acrylic paint

• Water

• Hand sanitizer

What was the behavior of the beads in hand sanitizer?

• They floated on top

• They dissolved

• They sank immediately

• They stayed on top but some started to sink

What does the experiment encourage you to do with different liquids?

• Mix them together

• Throw them away

• Experiment with them at home

• Avoid using them