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Weird Science Series: Frankenstein’s Hand

January 22, 2014 By: Masshole Mommy

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If you read my Christmas recap post last month, you may recall that my nine year old got this awesome book from his uncle for Christmas.  I may or may not have been more excited about it than he was and I couldn’t wait to dig and do some of these experiments with the boys.  My goal is to complete all of them by the end of the year.  We did our first one a few weeks ago and it was called Frankenstein’s Hand.

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I like the experiments in this book because they are all relatively simple with detailed instructions.

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The items needed for each experiment are very clear.

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And the instructions are step by step, so you can’t really mess it up.

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I love that the book explains why each experiment works, so that you understand why you’re doing what you’re doing……and maybe learn a thing or two.

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Step one was to pour the vinegar into an empty glass:

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Step two was adding the baking soda into the glove and making sure that it all went down into the fingers.

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Step three was putting glove on to the top of the cup –

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Then once the glove was attached, Chris shook all of the baking soda down into the glass which contained the vinegar:

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And just like magic, when the baking soda and vinegar mixed, the hand came to life.

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This experiment literally only took minutes and the boys (including my husband, Chris) thought it was the coolest thing.


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  1. Janine Huldie says

    January 22, 2014 at 8:13 am

    That is awesome and could so see my husband and girls loving this one, too!! 🙂

  2. Chris says

    January 22, 2014 at 8:28 am

    Very easy setup and cleanup

  3. Amanda Love says

    January 22, 2014 at 8:43 am

    That is very cool. My boys would enjoy doing this. They’re always willing to do anything monster related. Will have to try this out with them. Thanks for sharing.

  4. Kelley Beckett says

    January 22, 2014 at 8:48 am

    What a fun experiment! It’s simple and fun for the kiddos!

  5. Michele says

    January 22, 2014 at 8:49 am

    What a cool variation on the old volcano (which really can make a mess-so much so that I told my friends son way back when that we had to do it in the sink or risk getting killed by his Mom!!). I am definitely going to remember this one if I am ever called upon to preform science experiments again! I am glad they explain the science behind the fun in that book–might have to go get myself a copy just in case!!

  6. Lena Blair says

    January 22, 2014 at 8:59 am

    That is soo cool!! Both my kids would love to do that!

  7. Becky Lyons Borgia says

    January 22, 2014 at 9:10 am

    I love stuff like this. Perfect for homeschooling. I will have to look for this book.

  8. Terry My Journey With Candida says

    January 22, 2014 at 9:28 am

    LOL… I think Chris was having as much fun as the kids. Thats a good experiment to do with kids.

  9. Domesticated Combat Boots says

    January 22, 2014 at 9:28 am

    This brought back some good old childhood memories! I remember doing this experiment in science class!

  10. z says

    January 22, 2014 at 9:50 am

    robin–is it ok If I do the exact same stuff with ,y 8 year olds..:)
    (*and post pics too)?

  11. kristentoneycampbell says

    January 22, 2014 at 9:58 am

    That’s such a fun experiment, especially for boys!

  12. Rosey says

    January 22, 2014 at 10:05 am

    That book is going to be fun. Love this one!!

  13. G.s. Marjara says

    January 22, 2014 at 10:20 am

    Sound so good that am tempted to find one for my doll. You know when experiment books are so clear in each aspect like this you love to try every experiment you can.

  14. juli says

    January 22, 2014 at 10:35 am

    When Youngest had a mad scientist birthday I got all the kids a book called Pop bottle science (or something like that) you would love it! I wonder if I still have a copy lying around somewhere… I could send it to you!

  15. Teena in Toronto says

    January 22, 2014 at 11:02 am

    Very cool!

  16. Leona Martin says

    January 22, 2014 at 11:20 am

    That was awesome! Are all the experiments easy like this one – meaning household stuff that we should have? gotta find this book.

  17. Marcia says

    January 22, 2014 at 11:25 am

    Haha! That is cool!

  18. startraci says

    January 22, 2014 at 11:45 am

    So cool! After fighting my son who had to do a Science Fair project this yea and has deemed “Science is boring!”, I was already eager to find projects that would prove how cool science is. Now I know where to start!
    🙂
    Traci

  19. Nichol says

    January 22, 2014 at 12:02 pm

    My son would LOVE this book. I’ll have to buy it for him. Super cool.

  20. Alexis AKA MOM says

    January 22, 2014 at 12:03 pm

    that reminds me I want to buy that book for Cole’s bday. He so will love it!!

  21. Megan Russell says

    January 22, 2014 at 12:10 pm

    My oldest son has been asking for a Chemistry set for his birthday. I bet he would love this too! So neat!

  22. Jessica @FusedLife says

    January 22, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    This is a very cool experiment. My kids would love it… I am going to have to give it a try!

  23. Mandi says

    January 22, 2014 at 12:51 pm

    We used to do this all the time in science class. Pretty cool trick for younger kids!

  24. Megan says

    January 22, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    This looks like so much fun! I definitely want my children to be into science whenever they come along:)

  25. Tammy/Our Neck of the Woods says

    January 22, 2014 at 1:13 pm

    That is so neat! I think I would have been amazed. I love neat science experiments like that. It’s great that they give such detailed instructions and explain the science behind it. Looks like an awesome book!

  26. aemcgregor says

    January 22, 2014 at 1:14 pm

    That is so cool! I will definitely get that book. I think it’s a fun way to introduce science to kids.:)

  27. Jennifer Van Huss says

    January 22, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    What a cool book!! That is definitely something my boys would love!!! Cute experiment!

  28. Kungphoo says

    January 22, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    I like things like this.. The hand coming popping up is so cool!

  29. becca says

    January 22, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    my son would love this book he is so into science loves it. will have to go buy this book

  30. Mom's Thumb Reviews (@MomsThumbReview) says

    January 22, 2014 at 2:02 pm

    That looks like a great science experiment to do later this year for our home school. My boys will love it. Do you think the gases would be strong enough to fill a balloon?

  31. jaymi fillier says

    January 22, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    Im going to try this with my girls tonight! Thanks for sharing.

  32. Theresa says

    January 22, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    I love simple science experiments that bring excitement and wonder to the kids. It’s a great way to really get them interested in the way the world works! I need to see if my library has any books like this!

  33. Wendy Bottrell says

    January 22, 2014 at 3:00 pm

    How cool is that! Liking the way you photographed each step.

  34. Lanaya | Raising Reagan says

    January 22, 2014 at 3:11 pm

    What a fun, quick project! Are you sure it was for the boys?? LOL

  35. Kisa Johnson says

    January 22, 2014 at 3:36 pm

    Alright, this book seems awesome! I bet my son would love to try some of these out, it would give him something fun to do. I love the picture instructions, I’m a visual learner and so is he.

  36. Elise says

    January 22, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    That’s pretty cool! I love fun science experiments.

  37. Steve Fisher says

    January 22, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    This is one of those glorious things that makes me want to stand up and shout… SCIENCE!

    Ideally with lightning and thunder in the background.

  38. kristimaloney says

    January 22, 2014 at 4:14 pm

    LOVE THIS! I am going to try it with Ryan today. HE will love this too. Can’t wait to show him. 🙂 I may have to get this book on Amazon…(Are you an affiliate with Amazon? If I buy through your link, you get a percentage…..just sayin! 🙂

  39. Joanna Sormunen says

    January 22, 2014 at 5:42 pm

    That looks really cool! I want to try it out with my son. Thank you, Robin!

  40. Rorybore says

    January 22, 2014 at 5:47 pm

    I’m so doing this Right Now!
    my kids aren’t even home yet 😉

  41. Amberlee Cave says

    January 22, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    That is awesome! I will have to try this with my girls! I’m sure they would love to do something like that!

  42. Wood Arts Universe says

    January 22, 2014 at 6:10 pm

    Amazing!!! I am at work today when I tried this experiment :))) and now Am excited to go home to let my daughter try it. Am sure she’ gonna love it though no Halloween 😀

  43. Bibiana Bailey says

    January 22, 2014 at 6:26 pm

    That is awesome! My 11 year old keeps doing experiments from Youtube all the time. I need to get him this book. He would love it 🙂

  44. Pam W says

    January 22, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    We have done this experiment in the past and the kids were amazed.

  45. Paula D says

    January 22, 2014 at 7:54 pm

    The chemistry geek in me is so excited about this book! It might show up under our tree next year.

  46. Ave says

    January 22, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    I love all kind of science experiments! Have to check out this book and maybe I can do some of these experiments with my daughter!

  47. Lawna says

    January 22, 2014 at 8:22 pm

    That book would be perfect for my boys, especially my ten year old. Looks like a lot of fun experiments not to mention quality family time!

  48. Foodie in WV says

    January 22, 2014 at 8:29 pm

    Looks like fun, my boys would love this experiment 🙂

  49. Patrick Weseman says

    January 22, 2014 at 8:41 pm

    Very cool.

  50. gossipmoms says

    January 22, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    I have to go find this book for our homeschool science project, looks like a whole lot of fun

  51. Kristin Sumner says

    January 22, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    How awesome! My kids love using baking soda and vinegar and watch the magic it makes. I will have to tell them about this one!

  52. Karen @TheMissingNiche says

    January 22, 2014 at 8:57 pm

    I totally cracked up looking at the last few pics. My kids would love this. I need to find that book! Since I am in MA also, should be easy!

  53. Jennifer W says

    January 22, 2014 at 9:01 pm

    I love this and will definitely be doing this with my boys. All we would need is gloves!

  54. Elizabeth Copeland says

    January 22, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    Looks fun! Our kids enjoy those types of experiments and really get a kick out of the Mentos and Diet Coke, too. Neat book, will see if it’s at the local library.

  55. Aisha Kristine Chonga says

    January 22, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    Whoa. Ain’t that just.. the coolest thing ever? This would be so much fun to do with the kids, indeed – interactive and full of learning too. I wish we have that book in our country too.

  56. Chubskulit Rose says

    January 22, 2014 at 10:25 pm

    Oh my daughter would love this as she loves doing experiments and stuff. It’s so cool that Dad is always involve.

  57. Amber Louise Edwards says

    January 22, 2014 at 10:45 pm

    OK, I need that book! lol. I have a son who is crazy about science experiments! He wants to be a scientist when he grows up.

  58. Tiki says

    January 22, 2014 at 10:50 pm

    I love it when we are more excited about things for our kids than they are. That looks cool.

  59. Pauline C. @ TwelveSkip.com says

    January 23, 2014 at 12:09 am

    wow, lol that’s awesome! I need to get that book! lol It seems fun to do experiment like this 🙂

  60. Nita says

    January 23, 2014 at 12:21 am

    Cool. My kids would love to try this too.

  61. Kim Miller says

    January 23, 2014 at 12:22 am

    How fun! That looks like a great book- I love how it uses mixed media to make it more visually appealing. Its great when you can make learning so fun (and cool!)

  62. thewalkingtourists says

    January 23, 2014 at 1:13 am

    I am going to have to look up that book. I will have to do some of these with my husband and nieces and nephew. They could definitely learn some things about science and math through doing some of these. That’s awesome!

  63. Pam says

    January 23, 2014 at 1:38 am

    I love this type of thing. This book is awesome and I will have to give this as a gift to my nephews too.

  64. Liz Mays says

    January 23, 2014 at 1:49 am

    That is just kooky that it does that. Science is an awesome thing.

  65. Amanda McMahon says

    January 23, 2014 at 3:25 am

    My kids would absolutely love this science experiment.

  66. Indah Nuria Savitri says

    January 23, 2014 at 4:17 am

    wooow…I wanna have the book!…my kids will go nuts :D…cool experiment indeed…

  67. kay adeola says

    January 23, 2014 at 7:46 am

    Wow great fun and not messy lol,i need this book my kiddies love things like this.

  68. [email protected] says

    January 23, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    I need to get this. My daughters are obsessed with science experiments

  69. Ashley Gill says

    January 23, 2014 at 12:42 pm

    I was excited when you told us about this book last month! This is a really cool thing to do with your children. I think I’ll have to do it soon for my kids!

  70. Sue says

    January 23, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    Very Cool! Looks like a super fun experiment! Interested in seeing what’s next 🙂

  71. Angel says

    January 23, 2014 at 1:08 pm

    Educational fun is the some of the best kind! I remember doing experiments like that with my oldest daughter. Maybe we will do more! God bless!

  72. Teresa Mccluskey says

    January 23, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    OMG that looks so fun! I am a nerd and get totally into stuff like this!

  73. mburbage says

    January 23, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    Oh this is a blast! The kids really get into making stuff and learn along the way. Total fun for all

  74. Marika says

    January 23, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    Haha this is a cool idea, I like it! I wish I had this as a child, I’m pretty sure I would have loved science classes much more.

  75. Kim @ What's That Smell? says

    January 23, 2014 at 3:31 pm

    That is hysterical, I need to order this book.

  76. Onica {MommyFactor} says

    January 23, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    I love fun science projects and this one looks like so much fun. I gotta try this.

  77. Michelle says

    January 23, 2014 at 9:07 pm

    How neat!!! I need to look into this book for my boys. I love fun projects and experiments we can do to help reinforce different things they learn in school.

  78. Cara says

    January 23, 2014 at 11:03 pm

    This is so much fun! I loved science as a kid and would loved to do this! It is so great to get your kids interested in science at a young age! Thanks for sharing!

  79. Not a Winning Mom says

    January 23, 2014 at 11:23 pm

    Wow! I wasn’t expecting that. My boys aren’t there yet.. experimenting, but can’t wait!

  80. Heather @ Frugal Southern Living says

    January 23, 2014 at 11:50 pm

    This looks like an awesome book! The kids would love it! I am going to have to look into getting one 🙂

  81. Jennifer Brown says

    January 24, 2014 at 12:30 am

    Weird science is great. It’s gets the interest of kids…they learn!

  82. Terra Heck (@partymix25) says

    January 24, 2014 at 6:07 am

    What a neat experiment! I think it’s cool that you’re doing the experiments with your kids. Fun and educational at the same time!

  83. feedmedearlyJessica Fiorillo says

    January 24, 2014 at 11:46 am

    Learning is everything, doing it together is priceless. Looks like a super book with great experiments. Thanks for sharing!

  84. Alison says

    January 24, 2014 at 1:08 pm

    Oooh how fun! I think my boys would love it… even hubby since he’s a science teacher!

  85. Katherine Bartlett (@KBWhiskey) says

    January 24, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    Totally awesome! Now I need to get this book!

  86. Nolie says

    January 25, 2014 at 12:20 am

    That is cool. My two oldest would get a kick out of it too.

  87. HilLesha says

    January 25, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    That is so awesome! This is definitely on my to-do list, especially since I have everything I need.

  88. Christina @ It's a Keeper says

    February 1, 2014 at 8:22 pm

    I have to find this book for my son. He would love it!

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