A Sticky Situation

Before you get started

If you are experimenting at home:
1. Let your parents know and discuss the experiments with them beforehand.
2. Do not eat or drink at your workspace.
3. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after the experiment.
4. Be careful and cautious with the materials.

Graphic figure boy pouring liquid in flask

What you need for the experiment:

Strong paper such as a manila folder or large card stock
Duct tape for reinforcement
Paper clip or "S" hook
Hole punch
Scissors
Hand wipes
String
Empty water or soda bottles as weights
Variety of sticky substances such as honey, molasses, tree sap, marshmallows, or fruit by the foot
Popsicle sticks or butter knife for spreading sticky substances
Garbage bag, newspaper or a drop cloth to cover and protect the floor/table
A broomstick or dowel resting on the back of two chairs or something similar to create a u-frame. ‏(Broomstick should be braced so that it does not roll off chairs.)

Let’s get started!

1. Check the list and gather the materials you need.
2. Click video and start science fun!

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