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Fe del Mundo

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Born in Intramuros, Manila, on November 27, 1911, Fe del

Mundo founded the very first pediatric hospital in the
Philippines and molded the modern child healthcare system
to what it is now. She graduated from the University of the
Philippines and continued her studies at Boston University.

Her work and accomplishments were focused on addressing

the lack of medical equipment in rural communities during
the aftermath of the war. She is most reknown for inventing
an incubator made out of bamboo specifically designed for
places without electrical power.

Courtesy of Philippine Science Heritage Center

Here are few things she is known for:

1st woman pediatrician to be admitted to Harvard Medical

School (1936).
1st woman to be named National Scientist of the Philippines
(1980).

Founded the 1st pediatric hospital then Children Medical

Center, and now Fe Del Mundo Medical Center.

She is credited with studies that lead to the invention of the

first incubator and jaundice-relieving device.

Received the Elizabeth Blackwell Award as a “Woman Doctor

of World Reknown”.

Received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for “Outstanding

Public Service”.

Received the 15th International Congress of Pediatrics Award

as the “Most Outstanding Pediatrician and Humanitarian” in
(1977).
How to make a Volcano
  Materials:
 10 ml of dish soap
 100 ml of warm water
 400 ml of white vinegar
 Food coloring
 Baking soda slurry (fill a cup about ½ with baking soda, then fill the rest of the
way with water)
 Empty 2 liter soda bottle
 

Instructions:
NOTE: This should be done outside due to the mess.

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1. Combine the vinegar, water, dish soap and 2 drops of food coloring into
the empty soda bottle.
2. Use a spoon to mix the baking soda slurry until it is all a liquid.
3. Eruption time! … Pour the baking soda slurry into the soda bottle quickly
and step back!

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  How it Works:
A chemical reaction between vinegar and baking soda creates a gas called carbon
dioxide. Carbon dioxide is the same type of gas used to make the carbonation in sodas.
What happens if you shake up a soda? The gas gets very excited and tries to spread
out. There is not enough room in the bottle for the gas to spread out so it leaves through
the opening very quickly, causing an eruption!

Extra Experiments:
1. Does the amount of vinegar change the eruption?
2. Does the amount of water change the eruption?
3. Does the amount of baking soda change the eruption?
Upside Down Reflection
Easy Science Experiment
In this fun and easy science experiment for kids, we’re going to turn our reflection upside
down.

Materials:
 Spoon

Instructions:
1. Take a large spoon with a shiny reflective finish.
2. Hold the spoon up and look into the scoop area.
3. Your reflection will be upside down.
  

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How it Works:
A regular mirror is flat and sends your reflection straight back into your eyes. The
rounded scoop of the spoon bounces your reflection back at different angles and turns
your reflection upside down. 

Make This A Science Project:

Try different sized spoons. Try other reflective surfaces that are not flat. Try manipulating
sheets of aluminum foil for different reflections. 

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Can An Egg Float Kitchen
Science Experiment
In this fun and easy kitchen science experiment for kids, we’re going to see if we can
alter the density of water and make an egg float.

Materials:
 Egg
 Salt
 Water
 Tall drinking glass

Instructions:
1. Fill the glass about halfway with water and carefully place the egg in the water.
2. Observe what happens.
3. Remove the egg.
4. Now add six or eight tablespoon of salt to the water. Stir until dissolved. Some of
the salt may settle to the bottom of the glass.
5. Return the egg to the glass and observe what happens.

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How it Works:
A fresh egg will not float in water as the water is not dense enough for the egg to float.
By adding salt to the water, we increased the water’s density which allows the egg to
float. 

  Make This A Science Project:

Try adding sugar instead of salt. Try grapes. Try different liquids. 
  Rocket Blast Balloon
  Materials:
 Balloon
 Yarn or string
 Tape
 Straw
 Scissors
 2 – Chairs

  Instructions:
1. Use the scissors and cut the straw into about a two inch long piece.
2. Cut a length of yarn about six feet or more long.
3. Tie one end of the string to one chair.
4. Slide the piece of straw onto the yarn.
5. Now tie the other end the yarn to the other chair.
6. Blow up the balloon. Pinch the end of the balloon closed but do not tie it off.
7. Tape the balloon to the straw.
8. Pull the straw and balloon to one end of the yarn.
9. Release the balloon and watch your Rocket Blast Balloon take off. 

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How it Works:
Our Rocket Blast Balloon demonstrates Newton’s Third Law of Motion: for every action
there is an equal and opposite reaction. When we release the balloon, the pressurized
air in the balloon pushes against the air around the balloon sending it in the opposite
direction down the yarn.
Rainbow Skittles Color
Science Experiment
In this fun and easy science experiment, we’re going to explore and investigate colors by
making a beautiful rainbow with Skittles. 

Materials:
 Plate
 Skittles
 Warm water
 

Instructions:
1. Arrange the Skittles in a circle around the edge of the plate.
2. Gently pour the warm water into the center of the plate until if fills up around the
Skittles.
3. Watch as the beautiful and colorful rainbow grows.

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How it Works:
The Skittle candies are coated with sugar and food coloring. The water dissolves the
sugar and releases the food coloring which then slowly diffuses through the water.

Make This A Science Project:

Try other colorful candies. Try different temperatures of water. Try vinegar. Try adding
salt to the water. 
Amazing Leakproof Baggie Magic
Science Experiment
What do you think will happen if you puncture a baggie full of water with a sharp object?
You may think all the water will come squirting out! In this fun and easy science
experiment, we’re going to show you how to puncture a baggie full of water with
sharpened pencils and keep it from leaking. Being able to push sharp objects through a
baggie full of water and not have it leak may seem like magic but we will show you it’s
just science. 

Materials:
 Plastic zip close baggie.
 Water
 Pencil sharpener
 Several pencils
 Optional – food coloring and biodegradable glitter

  Instructions:
1. Use the pencil sharpener and carefully make each pencil as sharp as possible.
2. Fill the zip close plastic baggie about three quarters of the way full with water. 
3. Optional – Add a little food coloring and glitter for fun. 
4. Push any air out of the baggie.
5. Seal the baggie securely.
6. Hold the baggie firmly out in front of yourself.
7. Use your other hand to push a pencil through the baggie so it pokes out the other
side.
8. Continue stabbing the pencils through the baggie, being sure to leave the pencils
in the baggie. 

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  How it Works:
Plastic zip close storage baggies are very flexible. The baggies are made of a polymer
called low density polyethylene. The sharpened pencils are able to squeeze through the
chains of polymer without breaking them and the baggie is actually so flexible it is able to
seal around the pencils preventing water from escaping. 

  Make This A Science Project:

Try using a balloon. Try using a plastic grocery baggie. Try using a medical glove. Try
adding very warm water to the baggie. 
Egg In A Bottle Magic Science
Experiment
Do you think it is possible to put an egg inside a bottle with an opening that is smaller
than the egg? In this fun and easy science experiment, we’re going to show you how to
put an egg inside a bottle. Being able to do this seemingly impossible task may appear
magical but we will show you it’s just science. 

Important – This experiment requires adult assistance and supervision due to the use of
matches. 

Materials:
 A bottle with a wide mouth – check to make sure that the egg is slightly larger
than the opening of the bottle
 Hardboiled egg
 3 matches
 Small piece of paper – about one inch by one inch

  Instructions:
1. Place the egg on top of the bottle to demonstrate that the egg will not fit inside.
2. Now remove the egg.
3. Drop the piece of paper inside the bottle.
4. Have an adult assistant strike the three matches together until they burst into
flame.
5. Have the adult quickly drop the matches inside the bottle.
6. Immediately set the egg onto the top of the bottle making sure it is sitting snuggly.
7. As the matches go out, observe what happens to the egg. 

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   How it Works:
The matches heat up the air inside the bottle. This causes the air to expand and some of
it even escapes. Once the matches go out, the air inside the bottle cools and contracts.
This lowers the air pressure inside the bottle. The higher air pressure outside of the
bottle seems to magically push the egg inside. 

  Make This A Science Project:

Are there other ways to reduce the air pressure inside the bottle and cause the egg to go
inside?