Amazing discoveries with everyday materials! Fun summer vacation independent research ideas

lampshade

I tried making a lampshade! Perfect for a summer vacation project—my child and I had fun making it together 😊

Here’s a lampshade idea that also works as room decor.

Brush glue mixed with water onto an inflated balloon, then stick on small torn pieces of washi paper.

For sturdiness, layer the washi several times until the balloon’s color isn’t very visible.

Be sure to leave an opening where the light will go.

Since washi is white, use tissue paper if you want to add color.

Once it’s completely dry, pop the balloon and remove it, then secure a wire along the inside edge of the opening for the light to finish it off.

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Experimenting with resin?!

[Complete in one day] Summer research project: Experimenting with resin!? #resin #summerproject #howtosummarize

If you want to try your hand at making things with resin, why not purchase a resin craft kit? It comes with all the basic materials and tools, so you can start creating right away.

Deciding what shape to make and which parts to decorate with—and bringing your ideas to life—is a lot of fun.

While resin is often used for crafts, you can also do experiments, such as comparing how quickly different resin liquids cure! If it’s your first time, please work together with a parent or guardian.

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Gem-like soap

Summer Independent Research: How to Make Gemstone-Like Soaps [Recommended for Girls] [Research]

Gemstone soaps are available as DIY kits, but they’re easy to make as long as you have glycerin soap and coloring.

Cut the glycerin soap into small pieces and place them in a container, then heat in a microwave at 500W for 10 seconds.

Mix in your favorite colorant to add color, and add aroma for fragrance.

Once you’ve made a few colors, pour them into another container in layers and let them set—that’s it! Try changing the color combinations and see what kinds of gemstones you can create.

Using a clear soap base also gives a light, airy look and is highly recommended.

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Simple salt sand art

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Also great for summer projects 🌻 | Salt Sand Art |Simple craftIndependent Researchtranslation

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This is about layering different colors of salt in a glass to create a picture-like, beautiful look.

Start by making colors that match what you want to create: mix paint into the salt to prepare it.

Once your colored salt is ready, simply layer it into the glass.

It’s best to pay attention to the boundaries between colors and avoid overmixing.

After filling the glass, press the layers to compact them—you can aim for more complex shapes this way.

Try various patterns to see what you can achieve.

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Observation of Ants

Results after observing ants for 3 weeks!! [Ant Legend] Ant Farm Observation Kit, Independent Research ☆ Saaaaaya

Let’s catch some ants and try observing them! These days, there are many kits available that allow for extensive observation.

Some let you pour in a prepared gel and add ants to watch them build their nest, while others come with a plaster nest already formed.

After that, all you need to do is catch some ants and observe them.

It would also be fun to create a time-lapse of the nest as it develops.

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Fingerprint collection

[Marumori’s Summer Project] First quick project you can do in a day: fingerprint collection. Perfect for elementary school homework!

When you think of fingerprint collection, you picture the forensics team in crime dramas, right? They look so cool.

Let’s try that at home! Here’s what you’ll need: a smartphone or tablet that shows clear fingerprints, and some powders like flour or potato starch.

Lightly dust the area with fingerprints, lift the print with clear tape, and stick it onto black paper.

Different powders will bring out the prints differently, so try a few and compare the results!

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I tried extracting the leaf veins.

[Independent Research] I Tried Extracting Leaf Veins — Satochin

We usually look at leaves without giving them much thought.

Let’s try extracting and observing the veins from a leaf.

Leaf veins are the strands that carry water and nutrients through the leaf.

Boil a leaf you picked up in a solution of baking soda, neutralize it with vinegar, then transfer it to water and gently brush the surface with a toothbrush to reveal the veins.

Observe them under a microscope or take photos with a digital camera to study them.

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