Potato Chip Science

About Potato Chip Science

Snack on science! Make a science of snacks! Potato Chip Science is the book and kit that’s an irresistible introduction to science for 8- to 12-year-olds. Here are 29 incredible experiments—plus one edible project—that use potato chips, potatoes, potato chip bags, tubes, and lids. Included in the bag are a 96-page two-color book and a dozen items that kids can use for the following “snacktivities”:

Product Features:

• 96-page book providing step-by-step instructions  
• Bag that can be turned into a kite, compass, or “hydofoil”  
• Digital sound chip that plays “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” . . .   powered by a potato! (spud not included)  
• 6-inch propulsion pipe that launches spud pellets 50 feet!  
• Biodegradable starch base (makes a great Chipmobile chassis!)
• 6 optical stickers  
• 6 chip lids (the wheels of the Chipmobile!)
• Spud-powered digital clock (once again, potato not included)
• 4 zinc and copper electrodes
• Googly eyes (Yeah!)
• Wire connectors
• Eco-friendly starch knife (to carve the Spuddy Buddy and Shrunken Potato Head)
• Packing “chips” (used as ammunition for the Confetti Can-non!)