Science Experiments for Class 6

These Science Experiments for Class 6 with Explanations are designed to help students develop a scientific temperament and enhance their understanding of the subject. By engaging in these experiments, students can witness the principles of science in action and gain a deeper insight into the workings of the natural world. Furthermore, the experiments are structured to encourage students to think critically and apply the scientific method to solve problems. Let us have a look at some of these experiments, shall we?

Creating Wind Chimes 

Have you ever been mesmerised by the beautiful sound of wind chimes swaying in the breeze? If so, you may have wondered about the science behind their melodious tinkling. Luckily, with just a few simple instructions and easily accessible materials, you can learn how to make your wind chimes that produce stunning music.

• To make a wind chime, you will need weather-resistant materials such as thin redwood panelling, aluminium chimes made of shower curtain rods, oak or other durable material for heavier tubes, fishing line or nylon cord to hang everything from, and weather-resistant golf balls or round wood pieces for strikers. 

• Anodised aluminium tubing about 3/4 or 1 inch in diameter is best for sound, but half-inch or three-quarter-inch galvanized electrical conduit works well too. 

• To make the chimes, you must cut the tubing, measure and mark the spots, drill the holes, and smooth out any burrs. 

• You can determine the pitch of each chime by striking it with a piece of wood, golf ball or rubber hammer, and using a piano keyboard or computer interface to find the frequency. 

• Once you know the pitch, you can calculate the lengths needed to make a "tuned set of chimes." 

• Suspend each chime with a fishing line or nylon cord and add a wind-catcher to the end of the cord. Finally, suspend the platform with the line to hang level.

Making Slime 

Who doesn’t love playing with ooey-gooey slime right? Well, you can make one for yourself at home. Here is one of the best Science Experiments for Class 6. For creating the slime you will need Borax powder, food colouring, water, a bowl of medium size, a spatula, measuring cups, a small cup, glue etc.

• It is important to ensure that your hands are washed right before and after playing with slime. Do not eat the slime or let others eat it. Only set slime down on surfaces that won't absorb food colouring

• To make the slime, mix around 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of Borax powder into 1 cup of water (250 ml) to create a Borax solution and set it aside.

• Empty 100 ml of glue into a bowl and mix in about 100 ml or ½ a cup of water (~125 ml) to create a diluted glue mixture.

• Add 1-2 drops of food colouring to the glue mixture, unless you want a colourless slime.

• Slowly add the Borax solution to the glue mixture, observing the change in consistency.

• Knead the slime with your hands. Slime tends to lose its stickiness the more one plays with it. 

• Store the slime in a zipper-lock bag and dispose of it when it starts to look unpleasant

Boost your Creativity with Easy Science Experiments for Class 6

Do you want to understand the world around you from a scientific point of view? The Science Experiments for Class 6 NCERT will help you find that understanding through practical knowledge. Have fun experimenting with different materials and learn all you can.