In the land of science and fun,
Where all the young kids run,
There's a world of wonders to explore,
And plenty of things to learn, for sure!

We'll start with a trough, deep and wide,
Where water flows in a lazy glide,
But when we add a solenoid to the mix,
We can make the water jump and fix!

The surface tension will make it stand,
And with just the right amount of demand,
We can make the water dance and spin,
All with the push of a simple pin!

But when we add some stress and strain,
We can make the water move with such speed,
That it seems to defy the laws of nature,
And make the kids giggle and cheer with pleasure!

And if we add a bit of thrust to the mix,
We can make the water jump even higher and flicks,
Up into the air it will go,
And the kids will watch, amazed, and in tow!

So come and explore this world of science and fun,
Where learning is never done,
And where the possibilities are endless,
For all the young kids to witness!

Reflections

Here are a few questions to ask kids to think about the story:

1. What is a solenoid, and how does it help make the water jump?
2. What is surface tension, and why does it make the water stand up?
3. What do stress and strain have to do with the movement of the water, and why do they make it move faster?
4. How does adding thrust to the mix change the way the water behaves?
5. What other experiments can you think of that use scientific concepts to create fun and exciting effects?