Ep 5. Eggs! Eggs! Eggs!
- August 25, 2020
In Emily's Wonder Lab season 1 episode 5 titled "Eggs! Eggs! Eggs!", Emily Calandrelli is back with another exciting experiment that explores the science of eggs. As always, she's joined by a group of curious young kids who are eager to learn all about the topic.
The show kicks off with Emily explaining the structure of an egg and how it is made up of various parts such as the shell, yolk, and egg white. She also talks about the different types of eggs that exist and what makes them unique.
The first experiment of the day involves an egg drop challenge, where the kids are tasked with building an egg contraption that can withstand a fall from a certain height. The aim of the experiment is to help the kids understand the concept of forces, such as gravity and air resistance, and how they affect the egg's fall. The kids work together in teams to come up with creative designs and strategies to keep their egg safe.
Next up, Emily teaches the kids about the chemistry of eggs and how they react with different substances. She demonstrates this with a fun experiment where she boils eggs in different liquids such as vinegar, soy sauce, and cola. The kids observe the changes in the eggs' appearance and texture and try to explain what's happening based on their knowledge of chemistry.
In the third experiment, Emily shows the kids how to make an egg float in water. She explains the concept of buoyancy and how it depends on the density of an object. The kids learn that by adding salt to the water, they can increase its density and make the egg float. They experiment with different amounts of salt and observe the changes in the egg's behavior.
The final experiment of the day is all about the power of air pressure. Emily challenges the kids to separate an egg yolk from its white using only a water bottle and a gust of air. The kids learn how to create a vacuum by manipulating the air pressure inside the bottle and use this technique to suck up the yolk. It's a tricky experiment, but the kids manage to master it with Emily's guidance.
Throughout the episode, Emily keeps the kids engaged and excited with her infectious energy and enthusiasm. She makes science fun and accessible, and even those who aren't naturally drawn to the subject will find themselves fascinated by the experiments.
In "Eggs! Eggs! Eggs!", Emily teaches kids about the science of eggs in a fun and interactive way. The episode is educational without being preachy, and it shows that science is not just for academics, but for everyone who's curious about the world around them.
