If you have a teen who’s either in public school or homeschooling, chances are there is going to be a science project coming up soon. And while you can always whip up a volcanic eruption, your teen may want to try something different. There is a plethora of ideas out there, though, and sometimes it can be hard to narrow it down.
The Power of Garlic
One fun science project your teen can do revolves around garlic and it’s potential for being a natural antibiotic. Garlic has been used for many things, most often for cooking, but also has roots in lore about being able to ward off vampires. With this experiment, your teen can use milk to create different bacterial cultures, and then use garlic as a form of antibiotic to see if it’s effective against these microorganisms.
Making Ice Cream
For the sweet toothed teen in your household, making ice cream can be a fun science experiment too! Many people, kids and adults alike, usually do not realize how much can go into making ice cream and getting the consistency accurate. The freezing point of water is where the science part comes in, and how the additives for flavor and taste can affect that point is where your teen can experiment and play around with different ice cream combinations.
Raw Vs. Cooked Foods
With raw diets gaining popularity, this fun experiment takes a look at the correlation between raw and cooked foods. Since early civilizations relied on eating raw foods, people have taken that diet mentality into the modern century, relying strictly on raw and uncooked foods to survive. Many people have debated whether this is fruitful and healthy in today’s society, and has created debate. Your teen may want to find out for themselves as well, so this is a great science and heath experiment rolled into one! They can determine whether raw foods contain more calories than cooked foods, and whether those calories are empty or actually provide you with the nutrients needed for a balanced diet.
Cellphone Radiation
This experiment might hit closer to home for your teen who is always on their phone. But there are recent studies showing the potential dangers of leaking radiation from cellphones. With cellphones attached to us 24/7, this can be an enlightening experiment for your teen to test the radiation levels when sending texts or making calls and see if there is any potential harm.
Katie Kyzivat