Eating Iron For Breakfast Human Body Science Experiment
In this fun and easy human body science experiment for kids, we’re going to see if we are eating iron for breakfast.
Materials:
- Measuring cups
- Neodymium magnet
- Quart sized ziplock bag
- Iron fortified cereal
- Warm water
Instructions:
- Put one cup of cereal in the baggie and crush it up.
- Fill the baggie halfway full with warm water. Be sur to leave an air pocket in the baggie.
- Shake the baggie for a minute and then allow it to sit undisturbed for thirty minutes.
- Now hold the baggie in the air. Touch the magnet against the bag and move it around in slow circles.
- Gently flip the bag while keeping the magnet against the baggie. Move the baggie to get the magnet in the air pocket.
- Observe the iron that has attracted to the magnet.
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How it Works:
The neodymium magnet is very strong and is able to pull enough iron from the liquefied cereal that you can actually see it with your own eyes. Iron is a mineral that is very important for human development and growth. Humans get the iron we need by consuming iron rich foods like meat, eggs, and leafy green vegetables.
Make This A Science Project:
Try different cereals. Try pureeing lettuce and kale. Try pureeing iron vitamins or supplements.
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