Resources: Thanksgiving (Oct 9): Science

Science

Does the Tryptophan in Turkey Make You Drowsy?
People say that eating turkey makes us drowsy? But is that what really makes us sleepy after Thanksgiving dinner or is it something else? Find out!
Magical Dancing Corn Experiment
A fun little project that will get your corn dancing in a jar!
Why Do Autumn Leaves Change Colour?
Learn why green leaves on the trees change colour in the fall. Pssst! It's not the weather!
Pumpkin Clock Stem Activity
Learn how to turn a pumpkin into a battery that will charge your clock!
What Makes Popcorn Pop?
We love eating popcorn, but have you ever wondered why popcorn pops? What is going on when you heat up the kernels? Learn about it here!
Do Pumpkins Float or Sink
Pumpkins are really big and pretty heavy so it seems unlikely that they can float in water. But shouldn't we do an experiment to find out for sure? Science to the rescue!
Thanksgiving Science: 6 Experiments You Can Do With Food
We need to learn more about Thanksgiving foods! Let's do science on them!!