Much of this is because of the way it is taught-it should be fun, but generally it isn't. Yet everyone likes to do experiments-to try out things. It is our object to describe experiments that require only the simplest equipment, can be done quite rapidly at home or at school, are fun-and we give the physical explanation. The materials required are given first, but here is a little list of those used most often-these are all you will require for most experiments, and it is a good idea to collect them and put them in a box or paper bag.
Aluminum foil is required for the experiments on electricity, and a magnet.
If it is a big fat magnet, it will probably be ok, but the thin flat magnets have repidly oscillating N and S poles, -may seem weird, but we will explain later. It is our aim to add one experiment a week to this site, and we will start with experiments on sound. Sources of Experiments Many of these experiments are contributions from people all over the world who have sent them to me-and I invite more. The views and opinions expressed in this page are strictly those of the page author. The contents of the page have not been reviewed or approved by the University of South Carolina.