Fun Learning Project

I found this cool educational project in the December '07 Family Fun Magazine.

Make a Ping-Pong Ball Jump
Using just your breath, can you move a Ping-Pong ball from one cup to another?

The setup:
Line up two short cups in front of you, one right after the other. (Small cups work best-just remember to hold them steady.) Drop a Ping-Pong ball into the cup nearest you.

The Trick:
Take a deep breath! Now blow down the side of the Ping-Pong ball closest to you. Watch the ball jump up and into the other cup.

Why It Works:
Blowing down the side of the ball creates a stream of compressed air. This stream of air pushes the ball up, forward, and into the second cup.