VanCleave's Science Fun

Your Guide to Science Projects, Fun Experiments, and Science Research

  • Home
  • ASK JANICE
  • Teacher Guide
  • Homeschool Science For Kids

Absorption:Bloated Gummi Bear

By Janice VanCleave

Soluble, Insoluble, Absorb, Hydrate, Dehydrate Things that dissolve in water are said to be soluble. Things that do not dissolve in water are said to be insoluble. Some things absorb water, such as paper towels and bath towels, they could be said to be hydrated. Dehydrated means to lose the absorbed water. What Happens When Gummi […]

Filed Under: Chemistry Tagged With: absorb, dehydration, discard, Gummi Bear, observe

Water Absorbing Chemical in Disposable Diapers

By Janice VanCleave

A+ Projects in Chemistry

Why is it dangerous for a child to swim in a disposable diaper? Disposable diapers are able to hold so much water that the weight of the water soaked diaper could cause the child to fall. Thus, disposable diapers should not be worn when a child is in water. Why Diapers Absorb Large Amounts of […]

Filed Under: Chemistry Tagged With: absorb, chemical, diapers, gel, sodium polyacrylate, water

Cloud Colors

By Janice VanCleave

Question: Why are clouds white? Answer: Clouds are white because white light comes from the clouds to your eyes. Now let me explain where this white light comes from. 1. Light from the sun is white. This means it is made up of all the colors of the light spectrum, which are the colors of […]

Filed Under: Earth Science Tagged With: absorb, clouds, concentration, scatter

Topic Search

Visitors From All Over the World


Welcome to Janice’s Science Extravaganza!

The spoon hanging from the string vibrates when struck and these vibrations are transmitted through the string and the sound is amplified by the plastic cups. ABOUT ME: Hi, I am Janice VanCleave, author of 50 best-selling science experiment books for children ages 4 through high school. I taught science for 27 years. MORE.....

Copyright © 2025 · Janice Van Cleave · JVC's Science Fair Projects · Log in