Winter Wonders: Creative Science Experiments for Houston Families to Beat the Chill!

HOUSTON – The winter season is approaching Houston, and as local schools close their doors, parents may be pondering ways to keep the youngsters entertained. No need to fret; we have a few suggestions that should help maintain a cheerful atmosphere amid the severe winter weather.

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As snowy conditions are anticipated Tuesday morning across much of the Houston region, it will certainly be enticing to create snow angels or build snowmen. However, if you’re seeking alternative activities, take a look at these chilly science experiments we discovered on science-sparks.com!

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Remember that you’ll want to gather some of the necessary supplies for these experiments before the temperature drops, so please don’t blame me if you find these items unavailable when you read this.

Snow Volcanoes

For this activity, simply collect snow around a bottle. After that, include water, food coloring, dish soap (or washing-up liquid), and baking soda. Experiment by making various colors of lava using the food coloring and discover the ultimate fizzy recipe!

Ice and Salt Experiment

We are all aware that salt is effective in melting ice, so why not enjoy melting ice and create some imaginative designs? The best part is that you could do this indoors as well, if you prefer not to spend too much time outdoors.

Frozen Bubbles

We obtained this idea from Fireflies and Mudpies. To create these, gather bubble solution and bubble wands. You’ll need some bubble solution, which we hope is still available in stores. If not, consider making your own bubble solution using glycerin, dish soap, and distilled water. Lacking glycerin? Then light corn syrup might work instead!

When you blow the bubbles, ensure you do so into a bowl using a paper straw. A thin icy layer will quickly form on each bubble. The ice seems to float and slide along the bubble’s surface.

The bubbles will subsequently form crystals, freeze, and then collapse into sparkling fragments. Kids can then gather the broken bubbles (with adult supervision, of course) in their hands and blow them into the air like foam.

Alternatively, you can simply blow bubbles the traditional way using bubble wands. They will freeze mid-air, burst, and then fall to the ground. Occasionally, a bubble may adhere to a hedge or bounce across the snow’s surface like a ball until it shatters or tears apart.

For optimal outcomes and longer-lasting frozen bubbles, the source I referenced suggests blowing the bubbles in a location sheltered from the wind.

Snowman Catapult

This activity will necessitate some extra materials that don’t use actual snow but still appear to be quite entertaining. Check out this link for detailed step-by-step instructions.

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