STEM in German: Easy Science Experiments with Bilingual Terms
Bubbling volcanoes and spinning paper helicopters turn abstract concepts into wow moments. When children describe each step in German Mische das Wasser (mix the water) or Miss die Temperatur (measure the temperature) they link vocabulary to real‑world discovery.
Experiment 1 – Farbexplosion mit Milch (Color‑Burst Milk)
Materials
die Milch (milk), die Lebensmittelfarbe (food coloring), das Spülmittel (dish soap), ein Wattestäbchen (cotton swab)
Steps
- Pour milk into a shallow plate.
- Add drops of food coloring.
- Dip a cotton swab in dish soap and touch the colors.
- Watch die Farben tanzen (the colors dance).
Key Terms
die Oberfläche (surface), die Reaktion (reaction), die Spannung (tension)
Experiment 2 – Papier‑Rotor (Paper Helicopter)
Materials
das Papier (paper), die Schere (scissors), die Büroklammer (paper clip)
Steps
- Cut a strip of paper 15 cm long.
- Snip halfway down the center to form two blades.
- Fold and secure with a paper clip.
- Drop from a height and observe the spin.
Key Terms
die Schwerkraft (gravity), der Auftrieb (lift), die Rotation (rotation)
Practice Corner
Use a timer to log how long each rotor spins. Count in German eins, zwei, drei. Compare results: “Dieses Blatt rotiert schneller.” (This blade rotates faster.). Graph findings with colored pencils labelled Zeit (time) and Flug (flight).
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Final Thoughts
Pairing simple science with German narration fires up curiosity and vocabulary alike. Mix milk swirls, paper rotors, and Dinolingo’s interactive labs, and you’ll watch language skills soar with every colorful splash and spinning drop.
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