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72 Easy Science Experiments Using Materials You Already Have On Hand
Because science doesn’t have to be complicated.
If there is one thing that is guaranteed to get your students excited, it’s a good science experiment! While some experiments require expensive lab equipment or dangerous chemicals, there are plenty of cool projects you can do with regular household items. We’ve rounded up a big collection of easy science experiments that anybody can try, and kids are going to love them!
Easy Chemistry Science Experiments
Easy physics science experiments, easy biology and environmental science experiments, easy engineering experiments and stem challenges.
1. Taste the Rainbow
Teach your students about diffusion while creating a beautiful and tasty rainbow! Tip: Have extra Skittles on hand so your class can eat a few!
Learn more: Skittles Diffusion
2. Crystallize sweet treats
Crystal science experiments teach kids about supersaturated solutions. This one is easy to do at home, and the results are absolutely delicious!
Learn more: Candy Crystals
3. Make a volcano erupt
This classic experiment demonstrates a chemical reaction between baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and vinegar (acetic acid), which produces carbon dioxide gas, water, and sodium acetate.
Learn more: Best Volcano Experiments
4. Make elephant toothpaste
This fun project uses yeast and a hydrogen peroxide solution to create overflowing “elephant toothpaste.” Tip: Add an extra fun layer by having kids create toothpaste wrappers for plastic bottles.
5. Blow the biggest bubbles you can
Add a few simple ingredients to dish soap solution to create the largest bubbles you’ve ever seen! Kids learn about surface tension as they engineer these bubble-blowing wands.
Learn more: Giant Soap Bubbles
6. Demonstrate the “magic” leakproof bag
All you need is a zip-top plastic bag, sharp pencils, and water to blow your kids’ minds. Once they’re suitably impressed, teach them how the “trick” works by explaining the chemistry of polymers.
Learn more: Leakproof Bag
7. Use apple slices to learn about oxidation
Have students make predictions about what will happen to apple slices when immersed in different liquids, then put those predictions to the test. Have them record their observations.
Learn more: Apple Oxidation
8. Float a marker man
Their eyes will pop out of their heads when you “levitate” a stick figure right off the table! This experiment works due to the insolubility of dry-erase marker ink in water, combined with the lighter density of the ink.
Learn more: Floating Marker Man
9. Discover density with hot and cold water
There are a lot of easy science experiments you can do with density. This one is extremely simple, involving only hot and cold water and food coloring, but the visuals make it appealing and fun.
Learn more: Layered Water
10. Layer more liquids
This density demo is a little more complicated, but the effects are spectacular. Slowly layer liquids like honey, dish soap, water, and rubbing alcohol in a glass. Kids will be amazed when the liquids float one on top of the other like magic (except it is really science).
Learn more: Layered Liquids
11. Grow a carbon sugar snake
Easy science experiments can still have impressive results! This eye-popping chemical reaction demonstration only requires simple supplies like sugar, baking soda, and sand.
Learn more: Carbon Sugar Snake
12. Mix up some slime
Tell kids you’re going to make slime at home, and watch their eyes light up! There are a variety of ways to make slime, so try a few different recipes to find the one you like best.
13. Make homemade bouncy balls
These homemade bouncy balls are easy to make since all you need is glue, food coloring, borax powder, cornstarch, and warm water. You’ll want to store them inside a container like a plastic egg because they will flatten out over time.
Learn more: Make Your Own Bouncy Balls
14. Create eggshell chalk
Eggshells contain calcium, the same material that makes chalk. Grind them up and mix them with flour, water, and food coloring to make your very own sidewalk chalk.
Learn more: Eggshell Chalk
15. Make naked eggs
This is so cool! Use vinegar to dissolve the calcium carbonate in an eggshell to discover the membrane underneath that holds the egg together. Then, use the “naked” egg for another easy science experiment that demonstrates osmosis .
Learn more: Naked Egg Experiment
16. Turn milk into plastic
This sounds a lot more complicated than it is, but don’t be afraid to give it a try. Use simple kitchen supplies to create plastic polymers from plain old milk. Sculpt them into cool shapes when you’re done!
17. Test pH using cabbage
Teach kids about acids and bases without needing pH test strips! Simply boil some red cabbage and use the resulting water to test various substances—acids turn red and bases turn green.
Learn more: Cabbage pH
18. Clean some old coins
Use common household items to make old oxidized coins clean and shiny again in this simple chemistry experiment. Ask kids to predict (hypothesize) which will work best, then expand the learning by doing some research to explain the results.
Learn more: Cleaning Coins
19. Pull an egg into a bottle
This classic easy science experiment never fails to delight. Use the power of air pressure to suck a hard-boiled egg into a jar, no hands required.
Learn more: Egg in a Bottle
20. Blow up a balloon (without blowing)
Chances are good you probably did easy science experiments like this when you were in school. The baking soda and vinegar balloon experiment demonstrates the reactions between acids and bases when you fill a bottle with vinegar and a balloon with baking soda.
21 Assemble a DIY lava lamp
This 1970s trend is back—as an easy science experiment! This activity combines acid-base reactions with density for a totally groovy result.
22. Explore how sugary drinks affect teeth
The calcium content of eggshells makes them a great stand-in for teeth. Use eggs to explore how soda and juice can stain teeth and wear down the enamel. Expand your learning by trying different toothpaste-and-toothbrush combinations to see how effective they are.
Learn more: Sugar and Teeth Experiment
23. Mummify a hot dog
If your kids are fascinated by the Egyptians, they’ll love learning to mummify a hot dog! No need for canopic jars , just grab some baking soda and get started.
24. Extinguish flames with carbon dioxide
This is a fiery twist on acid-base experiments. Light a candle and talk about what fire needs in order to survive. Then, create an acid-base reaction and “pour” the carbon dioxide to extinguish the flame. The CO2 gas acts like a liquid, suffocating the fire.
25. Send secret messages with invisible ink
Turn your kids into secret agents! Write messages with a paintbrush dipped in lemon juice, then hold the paper over a heat source and watch the invisible become visible as oxidation goes to work.
Learn more: Invisible Ink
26. Create dancing popcorn
This is a fun version of the classic baking soda and vinegar experiment, perfect for the younger crowd. The bubbly mixture causes popcorn to dance around in the water.
27. Shoot a soda geyser sky-high
You’ve always wondered if this really works, so it’s time to find out for yourself! Kids will marvel at the chemical reaction that sends diet soda shooting high in the air when Mentos are added.
Learn more: Soda Explosion
28. Send a teabag flying
Hot air rises, and this experiment can prove it! You’ll want to supervise kids with fire, of course. For more safety, try this one outside.
Learn more: Flying Tea Bags
29. Create magic milk
This fun and easy science experiment demonstrates principles related to surface tension, molecular interactions, and fluid dynamics.
Learn more: Magic Milk Experiment
30. Watch the water rise
Learn about Charles’s Law with this simple experiment. As the candle burns, using up oxygen and heating the air in the glass, the water rises as if by magic.
Learn more: Rising Water
31. Learn about capillary action
Kids will be amazed as they watch the colored water move from glass to glass, and you’ll love the easy and inexpensive setup. Gather some water, paper towels, and food coloring to teach the scientific magic of capillary action.
Learn more: Capillary Action
32. Give a balloon a beard
Equally educational and fun, this experiment will teach kids about static electricity using everyday materials. Kids will undoubtedly get a kick out of creating beards on their balloon person!
Learn more: Static Electricity
33. Find your way with a DIY compass
Here’s an old classic that never fails to impress. Magnetize a needle, float it on the water’s surface, and it will always point north.
Learn more: DIY Compass
34. Crush a can using air pressure
Sure, it’s easy to crush a soda can with your bare hands, but what if you could do it without touching it at all? That’s the power of air pressure!
35. Tell time using the sun
While people use clocks or even phones to tell time today, there was a time when a sundial was the best means to do that. Kids will certainly get a kick out of creating their own sundials using everyday materials like cardboard and pencils.
Learn more: Make Your Own Sundial
36. Launch a balloon rocket
Grab balloons, string, straws, and tape, and launch rockets to learn about the laws of motion.
37. Make sparks with steel wool
All you need is steel wool and a 9-volt battery to perform this science demo that’s bound to make their eyes light up! Kids learn about chain reactions, chemical changes, and more.
Learn more: Steel Wool Electricity
38. Levitate a Ping-Pong ball
Kids will get a kick out of this experiment, which is really all about Bernoulli’s principle. You only need plastic bottles, bendy straws, and Ping-Pong balls to make the science magic happen.
39. Whip up a tornado in a bottle
There are plenty of versions of this classic experiment out there, but we love this one because it sparkles! Kids learn about a vortex and what it takes to create one.
Learn more: Tornado in a Bottle
40. Monitor air pressure with a DIY barometer
This simple but effective DIY science project teaches kids about air pressure and meteorology. They’ll have fun tracking and predicting the weather with their very own barometer.
Learn more: DIY Barometer
41. Peer through an ice magnifying glass
Students will certainly get a thrill out of seeing how an everyday object like a piece of ice can be used as a magnifying glass. Be sure to use purified or distilled water since tap water will have impurities in it that will cause distortion.
Learn more: Ice Magnifying Glass
42. String up some sticky ice
Can you lift an ice cube using just a piece of string? This quick experiment teaches you how. Use a little salt to melt the ice and then refreeze the ice with the string attached.
Learn more: Sticky Ice
43. “Flip” a drawing with water
Light refraction causes some really cool effects, and there are multiple easy science experiments you can do with it. This one uses refraction to “flip” a drawing; you can also try the famous “disappearing penny” trick .
Learn more: Light Refraction With Water
44. Color some flowers
We love how simple this project is to re-create since all you’ll need are some white carnations, food coloring, glasses, and water. The end result is just so beautiful!
45. Use glitter to fight germs
Everyone knows that glitter is just like germs—it gets everywhere and is so hard to get rid of! Use that to your advantage and show kids how soap fights glitter and germs.
Learn more: Glitter Germs
46. Re-create the water cycle in a bag
You can do so many easy science experiments with a simple zip-top bag. Fill one partway with water and set it on a sunny windowsill to see how the water evaporates up and eventually “rains” down.
Learn more: Water Cycle
47. Learn about plant transpiration
Your backyard is a terrific place for easy science experiments. Grab a plastic bag and rubber band to learn how plants get rid of excess water they don’t need, a process known as transpiration.
Learn more: Plant Transpiration
48. Clean up an oil spill
Before conducting this experiment, teach your students about engineers who solve environmental problems like oil spills. Then, have your students use provided materials to clean the oil spill from their oceans.
Learn more: Oil Spill
49. Construct a pair of model lungs
Kids get a better understanding of the respiratory system when they build model lungs using a plastic water bottle and some balloons. You can modify the experiment to demonstrate the effects of smoking too.
Learn more: Model Lungs
50. Experiment with limestone rocks
Kids love to collect rocks, and there are plenty of easy science experiments you can do with them. In this one, pour vinegar over a rock to see if it bubbles. If it does, you’ve found limestone!
Learn more: Limestone Experiments
51. Turn a bottle into a rain gauge
All you need is a plastic bottle, a ruler, and a permanent marker to make your own rain gauge. Monitor your measurements and see how they stack up against meteorology reports in your area.
Learn more: DIY Rain Gauge
52. Build up towel mountains
This clever demonstration helps kids understand how some landforms are created. Use layers of towels to represent rock layers and boxes for continents. Then pu-u-u-sh and see what happens!
Learn more: Towel Mountains
53. Take a play dough core sample
Learn about the layers of the earth by building them out of Play-Doh, then take a core sample with a straw. ( Love Play-Doh? Get more learning ideas here. )
Learn more: Play Dough Core Sampling
54. Project the stars on your ceiling
Use the video lesson in the link below to learn why stars are only visible at night. Then create a DIY star projector to explore the concept hands-on.
Learn more: DIY Star Projector
55. Make it rain
Use shaving cream and food coloring to simulate clouds and rain. This is an easy science experiment little ones will beg to do over and over.
Learn more: Shaving Cream Rain
56. Blow up your fingerprint
This is such a cool (and easy!) way to look at fingerprint patterns. Inflate a balloon a bit, use some ink to put a fingerprint on it, then blow it up big to see your fingerprint in detail.
57. Snack on a DNA model
Twizzlers, gumdrops, and a few toothpicks are all you need to make this super-fun (and yummy!) DNA model.
Learn more: Edible DNA Model
58. Dissect a flower
Take a nature walk and find a flower or two. Then bring them home and take them apart to discover all the different parts of flowers.
59. Craft smartphone speakers
No Bluetooth speaker? No problem! Put together your own from paper cups and toilet paper tubes.
Learn more: Smartphone Speakers
60. Race a balloon-powered car
Kids will be amazed when they learn they can put together this awesome racer using cardboard and bottle-cap wheels. The balloon-powered “engine” is so much fun too.
Learn more: Balloon-Powered Car
61. Build a Ferris wheel
You’ve probably ridden on a Ferris wheel, but can you build one? Stock up on wood craft sticks and find out! Play around with different designs to see which one works best.
Learn more: Craft Stick Ferris Wheel
62. Design a phone stand
There are lots of ways to craft a DIY phone stand, which makes this a perfect creative-thinking STEM challenge.
63. Conduct an egg drop
Put all their engineering skills to the test with an egg drop! Challenge kids to build a container from stuff they find around the house that will protect an egg from a long fall (this is especially fun to do from upper-story windows).
Learn more: Egg Drop Challenge Ideas
64. Engineer a drinking-straw roller coaster
STEM challenges are always a hit with kids. We love this one, which only requires basic supplies like drinking straws.
Learn more: Straw Roller Coaster
65. Build a solar oven
Explore the power of the sun when you build your own solar ovens and use them to cook some yummy treats. This experiment takes a little more time and effort, but the results are always impressive. The link below has complete instructions.
Learn more: Solar Oven
66. Build a Da Vinci bridge
There are plenty of bridge-building experiments out there, but this one is unique. It’s inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s 500-year-old self-supporting wooden bridge. Learn how to build it at the link, and expand your learning by exploring more about Da Vinci himself.
Learn more: Da Vinci Bridge
67. Step through an index card
This is one easy science experiment that never fails to astonish. With carefully placed scissor cuts on an index card, you can make a loop large enough to fit a (small) human body through! Kids will be wowed as they learn about surface area.
68. Stand on a pile of paper cups
Combine physics and engineering and challenge kids to create a paper cup structure that can support their weight. This is a cool project for aspiring architects.
Learn more: Paper Cup Stack
69. Test out parachutes
Gather a variety of materials (try tissues, handkerchiefs, plastic bags, etc.) and see which ones make the best parachutes. You can also find out how they’re affected by windy days or find out which ones work in the rain.
Learn more: Parachute Drop
70. Recycle newspapers into an engineering challenge
It’s amazing how a stack of newspapers can spark such creative engineering. Challenge kids to build a tower, support a book, or even build a chair using only newspaper and tape!
Learn more: Newspaper STEM Challenge
71. Use rubber bands to sound out acoustics
Explore the ways that sound waves are affected by what’s around them using a simple rubber band “guitar.” (Kids absolutely love playing with these!)
Learn more: Rubber Band Guitar
72. Assemble a better umbrella
Challenge students to engineer the best possible umbrella from various household supplies. Encourage them to plan, draw blueprints, and test their creations using the scientific method.
Learn more: Umbrella STEM Challenge
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32 Cool Science Experiments for Kids (that are Fun AND Easy!)
Do you ever want to do science experiments at home with your kids, but you’re not quite sure what to do? Not just any old kitchen science experiment will do – you want something cooler than vinegar + bicarb soda! But, you also want something simple and easy to do – because no-one wants a huge mess from their kids doing crazy science experiments at home!
We understand, and that’s why the writing team here at STEM Geek has put our heads together to come up with the most awesome at-home science experiments for kids! As science enthusiasts and educators, we also wanted to make sure that these are genuine science learning opportunities. So not only are they captivating for the kids, but we also emphasize what questions can be asked as kids explore and apply the scientific method! Plus, we’ve arranged them according to how much time they take: up to 1 hour, 1 to several hours, and long-term.
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Science Experiments at Home that take Less than 1 Hour
1. tie-dye milk.
Sounds delicious, right? You’re not actually drinking it, but instead watching science magic happens when you combine dish soap with milk and food coloring. This is a very pretty experiment that draws the focus and mind into what’s happening on the plate, and all because of a little chemistry with everyday items. Well, food dye may not be an everyday item, but it might be after your kids get a hold of this!
So, what’s going on here, scientifically-speaking? Milk is made up of two major ingredients: water and fat. When you add a little dish soap, it bonds with the fat in the milk so strongly that it literally pushes the food coloring and water away from the cotton ball. On a microscopic level, the dish soap is wandering around the milk, which causes the colors to swirl and swirl.
Questions to ask beforehand:
Before knowing what will happen to the food coloring, ask the kids what they think will happen when dish soap mixes with milk.
Since the major catalyst is fat in the milk, what would happen if you used other types of milk: Skim milk, soy milk, coconut milk?
You’ll need:
Round cake pan or plate with high edges
Cotton ball (some tutorials show cotton swabs)
Dish detergent
Different colors of food dye (three or four should do)
Procedure/Instructions:
Fill the pan halfway with milk.
Drip one color of food dye in one section of the plate away from the center. Four to five drops works and later you can play around with more or less. Do the same for the rest of the colors around the plate.
Soak the cotton ball in dish detergent, and when you’re ready for action, place the cotton ball into the center of the pan.
Watch the colors racing around, creating a psychedelic tie-dye effect!
You can add more cotton balls throughout the dish to see more action.
If some food coloring hugs the wall of the plate, take a cotton swab dipped in dish detergent and place it into the food coloring. It will move away!
2. Saturn’s Glowing Rings
I don’t know about you, but I love everything about space. This experiment shows you how Saturn’s rings are made of rocks and ice chunks even though they look so smooth in pictures. You’ll also see why there are big gaps in the rings. Younger kids take delight in using a flashlight and sprinkling powder, while older kids can get more specific with questions about Saturn and how the rocks and ice stay in orbit.
Do Saturn’s rings give off their own light?
Why are some rocks and ice chunks more lit up than others?
Compare the results of light sprinkles to thicker sprinkles.
Strong flashlight
Powder (flour, baby powder, etc) in a shaker
Very dark room
Darken a room and set the flashlight on the edge of a table or counter, pointing it at a blank wall. Lay the newspaper on the floor between the flashlight and the wall.
Turn on the flashlight and notice where the light comes from the flashlight and where it hits the wall. You should only see the light from these two places and not from the space between them. This shows you that the light travels through the air without being seen until it hits the wall. The light represents the sun’s light.
Now to see how Saturn’s rings glow: Hold the powder shaker and sprinkle some powder over the beam of light where you know the light is traveling. You’ll notice the powder lights up and sparkles in the beam of light. The powder shows in glowing clumps, just like in Saturn’s rings.
3. Breaking Down Colors
We all know that the fun, vibrant colors we see in our lives are created by mixing the basic red, yellow, and blue. In this experiment, you and your child will learn which colors make up those fun shades they have in their art supplies. This also teaches some basic chemistry and uses materials you already have at home. It can be done very simply and expanded to create a large-scale investigation if you love it.
Which colors separate out first?
Is the same order for each test?
Which colors make up the original shade?
Do the different types of color (pen, pencil, paint) separate in the same way or differently?
Are some separated in a shorter space are the colors the same mixture?
Coffee filters
Color sources (markers, colored pencils, paint, etc.)
A plain pencil
To complete this experiment, cut the coffee filters into strips, mark one end with a line the same distance from the bottom on each strip.
Color in each strip (between the bottom and line) with your colors, and write at the top what the color and source are (e.g., purple marker).
Place each strip in a glass and help it to stand up by folding the top over a pencil (a chopstick, table knife, or any long narrow object will also work) so that it stands up in the glass.
Fill the glass up to the top of your colored block, and wait. The water will move up the filter, and the colors will separate out as it goes.
Remove the strip once the water gets near the top of the strip to stop the experiment.
To make this a true experiment, we recommend testing multiple colors and using markers, colored pencils, and paint (as some starting examples). You could test the same colors from each type of art supply to investigate whether they all use the same mix of basic colors to create the same end product.
This post has a nice full description of the methods if you need more detail.
4. Water Xylophone
This simple experiment will teach your child about sound and pitch using glasses, water, and something to act as a mallet. Don’t let the simplicity deceive you, there are a lot of ways to experiment and learn through this process, and it also brings in an element of music that makes it interesting and engaging.
Do you think more water makes the sound higher or lower in pitch?
How do you think the shape or size of the glass will affect the sound?
How should we arrange the glasses to play a simple song?
Do you think this will work with a plastic cup, why or why not?
Some glasses
Something wood to act as a mallet (we recommend wood so you don’t break the glasses!)
A great way to start is with glasses that are the same size, shape, and material, and filling them with different amounts of water.
Have your child use the mallet to test how the amount of water affects the sound.
From there, it’s a really simple extension to use different sized and shaped glasses (or any glass vessel like jars and bowls) to experiment with how the shape, size, and amount of water in the glass affect the tone.
To take this one further and really bring in the musical component, you and your child could work out a simple song and create the right tones to play it. If you or your child are musical, you could get very elaborate and creative (try googling harry potter or star wars theme songs on glasses, there are so many options that I couldn’t even choose one)!
5. Ultimate Bottle Flipping
Ah, bottle flipping. The fad that kids can’t get enough of, but parents are well and truly over. The constant thud of semi-filled water bottles being tossed (and hopefully landing upright) is guaranteed to send parents around the twist!
If you can stand it for a bit longer though, there’s a lot of STEM knowledge to be gained in this bottle flipping experiment. As we know, the aim of bottle flipping is to flip a partially filled water bottle underhand and get it to land upright.
In this experiment, kids will learn the importance of observing a result multiple times before changing a variable (the amount of water in the bottle).
How much water should you put in the bottle?
What is the ideal amount of liquid to get the perfect flip?
What should be the ideal amount of water?
Was their prediction correct?
Why do they think the amount of water affects the chances of landing the bottle?
A plastic water bottle
Measuring jug
Paper to record results
Get the kids to start by flipping their bottle with no water in it at all. Kidspot recommends flipping it 50 times for each step, but you could do less if you need to.
Try it again with 50ml of water.
Keep adding more water until the bottle is full.
If they’re keen, you could try other types or sizes of bottles, or even try different liquids to see if that affects the results!
6. Rainbow in a Jar
This simple science experiment is not only very visually appealing, but it’s also a great way to learn about the density of liquids. Warning though, this one could get messy so make sure kids are in some old clothes and you might want to take it outside! I like this experiment because you’ll probably have most of the materials in your kitchen already!
Which liquids they think will be heaviest?
Which ones will be lightest?
Why do they think that?
A glass jar
Food coloring
Various liquids like honey, corn syrup, dishwashing liquid, olive oil, rubbing alcohol and water.
Use the food coloring to make all your liquids a different color. A dropper comes in handy here, but if you don’t have one you can manage without.
Slowly add each liquid to the jar (pouring into the middle of the jar is best).
Soon, you’ll have different layers of colored liquid forming your very own rainbow in a jar.
You might even get them to draw a diagram of what they think the jar will look like at the end. They can compare this with the experiment results to see if their prediction was correct.
It might also help to talk to your kids first about what density is and how materials are all made of different amounts of molecules. The more molecules a liquid has, the heavier it will be. Playdough to Plato demonstrates a great way of introducing this concept using marbles.
7. Write Your Own Secret Messages!
We love science experiments that are made up primarily of supplies that you likely already have in your home.
Why do you think this will work?
Which liquid do you think will make the best secret message?
Why do people write secret messages?
Juice (eg. Lemon)
Lamp (or anything else that can be used as a heat source)
In order to complete this experiment, you’ll need to gather all of your supplies along with a piece of paper, some q-tips, and a lamp or other item that you can use as a heat source.
Next, you’ll mix your lemon juice with a slight amount of water.
Using your q-tip, use the mixture you’ve created to begin writing your message.
Allow it to dry.
Once dry, apply heat to it in order to get your message to appear.
Extend this project by attempting to write with a juice and water mixture, a milk and water mixture, or any other variation of the liquids we listed as necessary supplies!
8. Create Your Own Butterfly
Your little ones will love practicing their color mixing by creating their very own coffee filter butterflies. Hang them in the windows of your home to spread some cheer and to watch the sun flow through their beautiful wings!
What colors can mix together to make other colors?
How do butterflies fly?
What do you think will happen when we add water to the markers?
Water spray bottle
Allow your child to draw on the coffee filter to their heart’s content.
Spray it with water and allow the colors to mix together.
Allow it to dry thoroughly.
Once dry, fold it like a fan and then clip it in the middle.
Ta-da, you’ve created a beautiful butterfly!
9. Make A Duck Call
Give your family an excuse to head outdoors by allowing your children to craft their own duck calls. Test them out at a local pond and see if you can get the ducks to come closer to you for a healthy veggie snack!
Do you think ducks will be able to hear us with this?
What other materials do you think could make this noise?
How is what we have created similar to a duck’s beak?
Plastic straw
Push down on the straw to flatten one end and then cut the flattened end into a point.
Flatten out your straw and then blow into it.
Feel free to experiment with different amounts of flattening and different point shapes to see how you can adjust the sound.
When finished, take your duck call into the wild to test it out.
10. Make Ivory Soap Boats
Did you ever carve items out of soap at camp when you were a child? Give your child the same opportunity. Soap can be carved using safe items, like plastic knives.
Why are we able to carve soap so easily?
Do you think our boats float?
Why do you think they float or sink?
Carving tools (for kids)
Allow your child to express their creative side by carving their boat out of soap.
Once they have finished carving it, allow them to test them out in the bathtub. . Extend their learning by discussing density with them–the soap floats because it is less dense than the water.
11. Make Your Own Quicksand
As John Mullaney famously said, “I thought quicksand would be a much bigger problem in my adult life than it would have turned out.” For some reason, quicksand permeates children’s adventure stories – and their imaginations!
Where can we find quicksand in real life?
How do you think quicksand works?
What do you think we will need to make our own quicksand?
Cornflower (one cup)
Water (half cup)
A container
To make your quicksand, you’ll need to mix the cornflour and water.
Be sure to stir slowly in order to demonstrate – if you stir too quickly, it will become hard and you won’t be able to see it function the way it should!
12. Make Your Own Lava Lamp
We’ve tried this one in our classrooms, and trust us, our kids go wild year after year. Kids love making something that they can use as home decoration, and they love how easy it is to show new people – this is the experiment that lives on and on!
How do you think density is involved in this experiment?
Why don’t the water and oil mix?
Why can’t we shake our lava lamps?
Clear Plastic Bottle
Vegetable Oil
Food Coloring
Alka-Seltzer
Pour water into the plastic bottle until it is approximately one quarter full.
Then pour vegetable oil in until the bottle is almost completely filled.
Allow some time for the oil and water to separate.
It is important that your children do not shake the bottle in this step. It will extend the experiment for no other reason than you waiting for the bubbles to dissipate.
Add as much food coloring as your child deems fit and then drop a piece of Alka-seltzer tablet into the bottle for the lava lamp fun to begin.
13. Guess the Smell
This one will take a little more prep work, but it’s a great touchstone for your children to begin discussing one of their five senses: the sense of smell!
What are examples of times we use our sense of smell?
What other senses do we have?
If you could only use one sense for the rest of your life, which one?
Place a variety of common smells in small plastic cups. We like to use coffee, cinnamon, vanilla, and lemon juice.
Pour these in and place tin foil securely over the top of the cup.
Poke small holes in the top of the foil.
Secure the foil with tape (on the sides, not over the holes).
Allow your children to guess the smells and record their findings on paper.
Home Science Experiments that take 1 to Several Hours
14. mangrove bioshield .
Ecologists and conservationists are pushing for more regulations in building and saving mangrove forests around coastal areas. The reason is represented in this STEM activity. The trees act as a mangrove BioShield (bio = life, shield = protection), showing how natural obstacles can prevent critical damage from marine natural disasters such as tsunamis.
The mangrove BioShield can be for older elementary kids through to high school. Obviously, the younger they are, the more parent involvement. This experiment is done twice to show the effects of having and not having a BioShield. The first part uses little to no trees, and the second uses a forest of trees and rocks.
What will happen in a tsunami if the village is without a BioShield? And the village with a BioShield?
Would a BioShield help with hurricanes?
Would you want to encourage people to save manatee forests if they are beneficial?
Medium to large clear, plastic container
Newspaper – wad into balls, then cover half of the bottom container – this help to keep the ground sturdy
Mud – cover the newspaper and press it in to form a slope down to the empty side of the container. The top side should be flattened for the cardboard houses, then it slopes down into the empty half of the container.
Cardboard houses (use the bottoms of milk cartons for the house and popsicle sticks for the roofs, place houses on the mud towards the top of the high slope
Model trees or leafy stems from plants – Different amounts for activity 1 and activity 2
Several small rocks
Cardboard – long enough to fit across the container and tall enough to hold it from out of the water
Water – enough to go halfway up the slope
A tsunami without the mangrove forest – insert only one or two trees down the slope. Place the cardboard piece into the water end of the container and move back and forth to create waves. Notice how easy it is for the water to destroy the village you’ve created.
Repeat the process of constructing the village, but this time insert a lot of trees down the slope to where the water meets the mud. They need to be deeply rooted like mangroves, and I’ve found that aquarium plants work well for this reason. Place the rocks within the mangrove forest and in front of the trees. Add a little bit more water. Insert the cardboard again and move it back and forth to create waves.
15. A Greater Crater
When you look at the night sky and see the moon, one of the first things you notice is its craters. The moon is completely covered in them, and some are so large we can see them from Earth. Meteorites often make the craters that we see when they hit the surface, but it makes us wonder why some craters are so much bigger than others.
This experiment will help you to investigate one of the main reasons why craters come in different sizes.
What causes craters?
How big do the meteorites have to be to make a crater?
What is it about the meteorite that causes the size of the crater?
Paper to record your results
Flat floor surface for the experiment, large enough for the newspaper to cover
Shallow metal pan at least 2 inches deep
Flour to fill 2 inches of the pan
¼ cup hot chocolate powder
Mesh strainer or flour sifter
Large marble (and others of varying sizes if comparing results)
Metric ruler
Tongs or long tweezers
Pour the flour into the pan until it reaches 2 inches. Place the pan on top of the newspaper on a level surface.
Sift a layer of hot chocolate powder over the flour (this is so you can better see the rays and other features of the craters).
You will be dropping your marble from three different heights, then comparing the sizes of the craters. Measure the diameter (side to side) of the marble and record this on your paper as Marble 1. Hypothesize how large the crater will be and write that next to the diameter of Marble 1.
Stand next to your pan and hold the marble at knee height above the flour. Drop the marble (do not throw it, just let it fall from your fingers) into the flour and study the shape of the crater. Look for a rim around the crater or any rays coming from the edges.
Measure across the widest part of your crater, from rim to rim and record on your data sheet as Marble 1 – Knee Height – Width or something similar. You can also draw a picture of your results.
Very gently use the tongs or long tweezers to remove the marble without destroying the crater.
Repeat this procedure from waist height, shoulder height, top of head height. Make sure you aim in different parts of the flour so you don’t land on top of another crater. Record all of your results as the different heights you’re using.
Compare your results.
You can try again with a different sized marble as “Marble 2” to compare those results with each height as done with Marble 1.
Perhaps now, you’ll look at the moon a little differently!
16. Rube Goldberg Chain Reaction Machine
We’ve all seen them, some pretty far-out there chain reaction machines to complete simple tasks, usually in movies. But they are real , and are becoming even more popular now that we’re all stuck at home for a while. This is a fun way to explore physics with stuff you have at home.
Ask your child to decide what the end goal is (e.g. get the ball into the cup), and ask them to think about creative ways to make it get there. Working together, you can start with small pieces of a circuit to find out how your ball reacts to the set-up, and grow it from there. You can even refer to this video for more ideas:
What will happen when the ball bounces off of this wall?
How will these dominoes change the speed of the ball?
What can we use to make sure that the ball goes in the direction we want it to at this point?
What should we put here to get the best bounce?
Paper towel
Toilet paper tubes
Fixed objects like walls or furniture
Any other toys and materials that can be used to build your circuit
To make this a true experiment, it needs to include more than a one-off demonstration, and there are a lot of ways to accomplish this.
Set up parallel courses and use different sized or weighted balls to go through the circuit.
Set up one elaborate circuit and use different objects one at a time.
Set up circuits in different ways to see how different set-ups affect your end goal.
Another experimental component is the process used to create a circuit that reaches your end goal ( like this video about getting the ball into the cup, but you could come up with lots of other endpoints!). Along the way, you and your child get a lot of time to learn about momentum, velocity, friction, energy transfer, and interference (e.g., the cat).
17. Melting
This is a simple and fun experiment that can be set up in a short time and then fill-up your day with observations and new experiments. Using only things you already have at home, you can set-up an engaging experiment with your kids!
Ice melts at different rates depending on a variety of factors including temperature, pressure, and if there are impurities (think salt, sugar, dirt) in the ice or touching the ice. There is a lot of opportunities to get creative and do the experiment in multiple ways, keeping your kids engaged and developing their investigative, experimental, and critical thinking skills.
Which ice melts the fastest, slowest, and if they have any guesses about why?
What other ice-melting experiments they think would be fun: Using different temperature liquids? Using different amounts of ice? Different sized cups?
Lots of ice
Several matching cups (i.e., they are the same size, shape, and color)
Measuring cups
A variety of liquids for the test
Paper for writing down observations
Measure the same amount of ice and place it in each cup.
M easure equal amounts of each liquid and place them in the cups: try to complete this part quickly so that the ice in each cup is in liquid for as close the same amount of time as possible.
Set up your cups in a place that is easy for your child to watch and observe.
Ask them to check in at regular intervals (every 15 minutes, every hour) and record or talk to you about their observations.
Other potential experimental examples:
Using different liquids to test if they affect melting time;
Using the same liquid and placing ice in different locations to test what conditions throughout your home affect melting;
Test if different amounts of ice melt at different rates;
Test if different kinds of cups change melting time.
There are endless possibilities for you to come up with new ways to complete these simple experiments. You get the idea. Explore more!
18. Breathing Leaves
Science experiments don’t get much more simple than this one! It’s effective though and kids will enjoy watching their leaf ‘breathe’. Learning about plant science is often tricky because it can seem a bit abstract. This experiment allows kids to see the process of plants making oxygen right before their eyes!
A question to ask beforehand:
What do you think will happen if we leave it for a few hours?
A fresh leaf from a tree
A bowl of water
Pluck a fresh leaf from a tree and place it in a bowl of water.
Use a rock to weigh it down and leave the experiment out in the sun.
Have your kids predict what they think they will see when they come back in a few hours (they can write their prediction down or draw a diagram if that’s more their style).
After a few hours, your kids will see lots of tiny little bubbles on the edge of the leaf and in the glass bowl of water (use a magnifying glass to get a closer look if you have one).
So, what’s happening here? Leaves take in carbon dioxide and convert it to oxygen during photosynthesis. The bubbles you can see are the leaf releasing the oxygen it’s created. You could explain to your kids how trees and plants make the oxygen we need to breathe. Kids Fun Science explains this experiment in more detail and suggests taking it further by leaving the plant for a longer period of time (do you see more or fewer bubbles?) or placing a leaf in a dark area to see what difference that makes!
19. How Does Sunscreen Work?
If there’s one thing I know, it’s that kids hate wearing sunscreen! Trying to get it on them is like wrestling a crocodile. Maybe if they knew how sunscreen worked they’d understand how important it is to wear it when they’re out in the sun (and be slightly more cooperative when we’re lathering it over their little faces). This is a simple experiment that shows kids the difference wearing sunscreen will make to their skin.
What do they observe when they come back?
Why do they think one side faded and the other not?
A piece of colored cardboard (a dark color would be best)
Your usual bottle of sunscreen
Have your kids smear the sunscreen over one part of the cardboard and leave the other part clear.
Kids can then predict what they think will happen when they return to the experiment after a few hours.
Talk to them about how the sun’s UV radiation is absorbed by the sunscreen so it can’t get through to damage the cardboard.
You could even take it further by trying different kinds of sunscreen or leaving your cardboard out during different times of the day.
20. Make A Rubber Egg
Imagine a world in which eggs can be used like bouncy balls. Well, with a couple of home supplies and a little bit of science, you can live in that world. Your child will be dazzled as they remove eggshells from eggs while leaving the insides intact.
Is vinegar an acid or a base?
Is there another substance that could do this?
Simply leave the egg in the vinegar for a few hours and wait to see what happens. Because of the transformative nature of this experiment, it lends itself to science journaling.
Consider having your kiddos draw before and after pictures of the eggs in order to track their journeys.
21. Flying Tea Bags
Nothing will get your kids’ attention faster than telling them that you are going to spend some time creating something that will fly. However, because this experiment will involve fire, please ensure that you select a time in which you will be able to provide ample adult supervision.
How do we stay safe with fire?
How do we make sure we don’t damage the surface we are working on?
Why do you think the tea bag will fly?
Single Serving Tea Bags
A Small Bowl
A Non-Flammable Work Surface
First, open the tea bags and unfold them.
Empty the leaves from the bag.
Stand the tea bags up on your surface and light the top of each bag on fire.
As they begin to burn, they will float into the sky!
22. Make Wax Paper Lanterns
Your children will love the chance to display their fantastic art skills by creating these paper lanterns. If you want to add a culture lesson, have your children research German’s St. Martin’s Day and learn about why children parade through the streets with lanterns. We promise there’s a good moral story involved here!
When could we use lanterns?
What safety considerations do we need to use in this project?
Why can we see the light through the wax paper?
Popsicle Sticks
To begin, tear a ten-inch piece of wax paper off of the roll and cut it in half.
After that, fold each piece in half.
Allow your child to color their image on top of the wax paper. (This is a great place for an impromptu lesson in color mixing).
Fold the wax paper and iron it (consider something in between the crayon mess and the iron you use on your clothes).
Finally, glue the craft sticks into squares, add the wax paper, and turn it into a cube.
Voila, you’ve created your own lantern!
23. Create an Insect Habitat
Alright, this one isn’t for the faint of heart. Draw up your courage and send your child into the backyard to collect all of the creepy crawlies they’d like to.
Now you have a home for them. Better yet, you can keep your child entertained for hours as they track the growth of their bug friends.
What do bugs need to survive?
What do bugs eat?
What is the difference between a need and a want?
Imagination
Find something that you’re willing to sacrifice to the bugs in order to create a habitat for them – we recommend a shadowbox so that your child can see inside, but a cardboard box will do just fine as well.
Ensure that there is breathing room for the bugs.
Create a habitat with sticks, bark, small rocks, dried leaves, and whatever else you can find.
If you’re willing to hang onto the habitat long enough, use it as an opportunity to talk about decomposition as the bugs begin to break down the twigs.
Long-Term Science Experiments at Home
24. crystal kingdom.
This is the oldest trick in the book, but it’s popular because it’s so effective, fun, and has great results. The only drawback to most crystal-growing recipes is that they take ages to grow, and to be quite honest this one is no exception. In fact, these crystals will take several days to grow but the end result is worth it. The reason is that this experiment involves growing a whole landscape of beautifully colored salt and bluing crystals. Here’s a video for visual reference:
A few things to keep in mind: Allow for plenty of air circulation, preferably inside rather than outside. Ammonia is not necessary but does help in the process.
What will happen when you add ammonia?
Why does more salt and less liquid create faster crystallization?
What part does the bluing solution have in crystal growing?
(Answers can be found here )
Two bottles of bluing solution
Large tray/cookie sheets with sides
Measuring cup
Liquid watercolors
Eye droppers
Cut sponges into large pieces. Spread them out on the tray.
Measure out 1 cup of each of salt, water, and bluing and then gently mix together.
Evenly coat or sprinkle the mix over the sponges.
Add 1 cup of ammonia to the sponges.
Coat an extra 1 cup of salt on to the sponges.
By now you’ll see some crystals growing . Sprinkle the magic mix again: 1 cup each of salt, water, and bluing. You can pour the ingredients onto the tray instead of on top of the crystals to keep them from breaking. Don’t worry, more will grow!
Take an eyedropper, and drop a tablespoon of each liquid watercolor (undiluted) in different patterns over the sponges and crystals.
Take note of your garden and what the crystal formations look like. You can make a sketch in your notebook as a before and after. Ask questions and observe!
Observe how the crystals are bigger than before, and notice the colors aren’t as vibrant. Compare the differences in shapes, sizes, and colors.
If you want more crystals to grow, add a little more water, bluing, and salt.
25. Blow up a Balloon with Yeast
We are surrounded by science in action, but sometimes it is really difficult to see what is happening, especially when it is on a small-scale. When we make bread, yeast ‘eats’ the sugars in the food and creates CO2, giving bread its airy texture. This experiment lets you both visualize what happens when yeast consumes sugar and is a great set-up for an experiment that can be observed throughout the day.
Depending on your supplies and time, you could start with a demonstration and use that to think of other tests, or you could set up several parallel tests at the same time.
How quickly does the balloon filled with air?
When does it stop filling (at some point the yeast will run out of food and will stop making gas)?
Does the starting temperature affect the experiment?
Does the balloon fill faster in different places in your home (try especially for different air-temperatures, you could include an outside location)?
Some balloons
Blow up the balloon a few times before starting so that it’s loosened up a bit.
Fill the bottle with about 1 inch of warm water (heat is required to activate the yeast, but you could experiment with different temperatures), add the yeast and swirl to dissolve.
Add the sugar and swirl more.
Place the balloon over the opening to the bottle and wait. You should expect to see the balloon begin to inflate after around 20 minutes.
Continue checking and observing how much the balloon inflates throughout the day.
More example experimental setups include:
Do different temperatures – either with the water you start with or the air the yeast lives in – affect how quickly the balloon blows-up?
Does using 2x the yeast result in a balloon that is 2x bigger, or blows-up 2x faster?
Do different types of sugar (e.g., white sugar, honey, syrup, flour) affect how quickly the balloon blows up or how big it gets?
A sk your child to think of new experiments (you could prompt with some of the examples above, or ideas from this post ).
26. Seed Germination
A really simple but fun multi-day experiment is germinating seeds under different conditions. This means finding some quick-sprouting seeds such as beans and putting them in different conditions to see how that affects germination (sprouting leaves and roots) and growth.
I love using seed experiments because they are inexpensive, simple, and leave a ton of room for creating your own unique experiment.
Which seed will sprout fastest?
Seeds (Beans, radishes, squashes, and many flowers sprout quickly from large seeds, making them good choices.)
Small pots or paper cups
Potting soil
Cloth or paper towel
Somewhere with good light
To get started, you’ll need some seeds – feel free to choose something you already have, if you’re a gardener you might have some seeds ready for the coming season and could spare a few – or find something online or at your local nursery.
Use small pots or paper cups and fill each with your growth material (we recommend a minimum of 3 for a useful comparison).
Fill one with potting soil, one with sand, and one with a cloth or paper towel.
Place them somewhere with good light, and add water.
Ask your child to predict which seed will sprout fastest, and make observations every day. If possible, make them around the same time each day.
Once you see growth, you can ask your child what they think caused any differences, and you can use that as a jumping-off point for more experiments
Additionally, you could:
Use one type of seed and different types of growth media: soil, paper towel, gravel, sand, water, etc.
You could use different seeds (beans, flowers, grass, herbs) and grow them under the same conditions (soil, water, sun exposure) to see how different plants grow differently.
You could see how different light conditions (by a window, in the basement, in a bright room away from a window, etc.) affect germination.
You could also extend each experiment by simply continuing to grow each seed to learn whether the different germination time affects long-term growth (you may want to re-pot everything in the soil for this to be effective, depending on the specifics of your initial experiment).
27. Colored Celery
It’s hard to imagine plants having little capillaries inside them that transport water and nutrients, but this experiment shows that in action. It’s easy to set up, but you’ll have to wait at least a day to see some results. Your kids will be able to see how transpiration takes place and plants absorb water from the soil all the way up into their leaves.
A few stalks of celery (celery works best for this because it’s a bit more visible, but you could also use flower stems)
Different food coloring
Place each stalk in a cup of colored water and make your predictions about what will happen.
After a day or so you’ll see the celery leaves becoming the color of the water they’re standing in.
Have your kids describe their observations (they can write down what they see or draw it if they prefer).
If you look at the base of the stem you’ll also see tiny little holes that the colored water is traveling through.
When you’re done with the experiment, make sure you snap the celery and look inside – you should be able to see the capillaries in action. For more ideas, Little Bins for Little Hands has got some great hints and tips for this experiment.
28. Moldy Bread
This experiment is an oldie, but a goodie! Kids love looking at disgusting things and this one will certainly come up with the goods. Not only will kids learn about how mold grows, but they might also take on some lessons about the importance of washing their hands!
You might want to check out the results of this experiment at Science Alert before you start to see if your stomach is up to it.
A few slices of bread
Some ziplock bags
Sticky little hands.
Get a few slices of bread and lay them out on your kitchen bench.
Have your kids touch one piece of bread with dirty, unwashed hands.
They can wash their hands with soap and water and touch another slice, then do the same using hand sanitizer.
Leave one piece of bread untouched.
Place them all in clear, labeled ziplock bags and predict which one will grow the most mold.
Leave your bread slices for at least a week (it may take a bit longer, depending on the conditions where you live) and get the kids to record their observations.
You can also try wiping your bread slices on other surfaces to see what moldy results you get (their laptop or tablet is a great place to start)!
29. Sprouting Beans
Give your household a real survivalist feel by beginning an indoor garden. We recommend planting your beans in a clear cup so that your children can be privy to all of the processes during the plant’s journey.
How does a plant grow?
What does germination mean?
What is in season to grow in our area now?
Unprocessed Beans
If you’d like your child to see every step of the process, consider placing the beans inside of a damp paper towel inside of a ziplock.
You can wait, see the germinated seed together, and then plant it inside of a small cup.
Once inside the cup, watch it grow.
Extend your work by planting various beans and altering the growth conditions in order see what makes your beans grow best!
30. Begin Composting
Begin your “go green” resolutions by teaching your child the value of composting! Best of all, once the science experiment is done, your family will have a recycling process that will last your entire lifetimes.
Why is composting important?
How else can our household go green?
Why do we need a foundation layer for compost?
Compost Bin
Organic Material
First, create a compost bin. You can purchase one or build one out of wood.
To begin your composting, you’ll need even amounts of brown materials (think shredded paper, dryer lint, etc.) and green materials (think fruit and vegetable waste, lawn clippings, etc.).
If you’re really feeling fancy, throw some earthworms in there.
For days to come, your family will be able to discuss what can and cannot be broken down by the decomposers inside of the compost bin. Never-ending science!
31. Turn Grapes Into Raisins
Your kids may or may not eat raising – but we can guarantee you, they’ve likely never considered the option of creating their own!
What other snacks can we make with science?
Should we ever eat our experiments?
How does this work?
For this experiment, you’ll need grapes. (Really, that’s it!)
Leave your grapes somewhere where they will not be disturbed and use this as an opportunity for your children to journal the changes in the grapes from day to day. Believe it or not, this type of sequential journaling is a valuable literacy skill!
32. DIY Science Experiment
The best science experiment your child can engage in is the one they create themselves! Begin brainstorming a list of questions and let the world be their oyster as they plan and carry out their own experiments. Some of our favorite brainstorming questions, from Scholastic’s Science-Fair Project Guide, are listed below:
What is the effect of toothpaste brand on teeth-cleaning power?
What brand of trash bag can withstand the most weight before ripping?
How does the type of material affect how long a shirt takes to dry?
Written by Miranda Altice, Kaitlin Anselmo, Mark Coster, Allison Ebbets, and Jodie Magrath.
Mark is the driving force behind STEM Geek. With 20 years of experience in chemistry education and research, and 3 willing children as guinea pigs, Mark has a passion for inspiring kids and adults to combine fun and learning with STEM Toys!
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Find Fun Science Projects
The best part about science projects is actually doing them, but seeing them is pretty cool too. This is a photo gallery of science projects so you can see what to expect from projects. I've included links to instructions for doing these projects yourself or buying kits online.
Slime Science Project
Science kits you can buy produce slime ranging in color from greenish slime to glow-in-the-dark. When you make your own slime , you usually combine borax and glue. If you use translucent blue or clear glue, you can get translucent slime. If you use white glue, you will get opaque slime. Vary the proportions of glue and borax to get different levels of sliminess.
Alum Crystals Science Project
Alum is an ingredient you can find on the spice aisle of any grocery story. If you mix alum with water, you can grow impressive crystals . Because it is so safe, alum is the chemical found in many commercial crystal growing kits. The 'white diamonds' in the Smithsonian Crystal Growing Kits are made from alum. This is good to know because it means you can get a refill for those kits at any store or if you have the chemical but have lost the instructions, you can use the do-it-yourself instructions .
Firebreathing Science Project
You can learn how to breathe fire using a common kitchen ingredient. This is a fire chemistry project, so adult supervision is required.
Polymer Balls Science Project
Making polymer bouncy balls is a great project for anyone with an interest in chemistry, though kids probably get more out of the finished product than adults. Or maybe not... they are pretty fun. You can make polymer balls yourself using common household ingredients. You can also purchase kits that allow you to make balls in neon and glowing colors. The molds that come with the kits can be re-used to shape balls you make using your own ingredients.
Volcanic Eruption Science Project
A chemical volcano is another great classic chemistry project. The two main differences between making a baking soda and vinegar volcano yourself and using a kit are cost (practically free for the kitchen volcano; kits are inexpensive but still cost a bit more) and color (get richly-colored lava in a kit, which is harder to duplicate with a homemade volcano). No matter how you make it, a volcano is a fun project, great for kids of all ages.
Rock Candy Science Project
Rock candy is made from crystallized sugar. You can make it yourself or use a kit. Making it yourself is a more economical method, since all you need is sugar and water. However, if you don't have a stick to grow the rock candy, you might want the kit. Remember that rock candy is food, so make certain your glassware is clean and don't use potentially toxic materials (rocks, fishing weights) in your container.
Magic Rocks Science Project
You can make your own Magic Rocks or you can purchase them . Making your own is a relatively advanced project, plus Magic Rocks are inexpensive, so although I'm usually a do-it-yourself type, this is one case where I'd recommend buying the project rather than gathering all the materials yourself.
Crystal Geode Science Project
You can make your own geode using alum from your kitchen and either an eggshell or else plaster of paris to make the 'rock' for the geode or you can use a crystal geode kit . There isn't a significant difference between a totally homemade geode and one from a kit, so deciding between the two is mainly about price and convenience.
Insta-Snow Science Project
It's pretty easy to locate insta-snow online or in stores, but you can also make your own .
Bend Water with Static Science Project
All you need is a comb and some water to try this fun science project .
Epsom Salt Crystals Science Project
Growing Epsom salt crystals is an easy crystal growing project that you can do at home.
Chalk Chromatography Science Project
Use chalk and rubbing alcohol to separate the colors in ink or food coloring. It's a quick and easy project that demonstrates the principles of chromatography.
Bubble Print Science Project
You can make bubble prints to learn about how bubbles are shaped and how pigments combine to make different colors. Plus, they just make interesting artwork!
Borax Crystal Snowflake Science Project
Borax crystal snowflakes are among the easiest and quickest crystals to grow. If you set up your crystals before you go to bed, you'll have sparkling snowflakes in the morning! You can hang the crystals in a sunny window or use them to decorate for the winter holidays.
Lava Lamp Science Project
This lava lamp uses safe ingredients. A chemical reaction is used to make the bubbles, not heat, so while this lava lamp doesn't bubble indefinitely, you can recharge the bottle again and again.
Marbled Paper Science Project
Making marbled paper is a fun way to study the actions of surfactants. In addition to making pretty-colored wrapping paper, you have the option of making your paper scented.
Rubber Egg Science Project
You can bounce a 'rubber' egg like a ball. You can rubberize chicken bones by soaking them in vinegar, too.
Rainbow in a Glass Science Project
You probably know you can make a density column using liquids of different densities that won't mix. Did you know you can layer different densities of sugar water to make a rainbow-colored column ? It's an easy way to make layers, plus it's non-toxic.
Mentos & Diet Cola Science Project
The Mentos and diet soda fountain is a well-known fun project, but you can get a similar effect using other rolled candies (such as Lifesavers) and any soda.
Glowing Jell-O
The glowing gelatin recipe is very easy. Of course, you don't have to cut your food into shapes to play with it, but it somehow seemed more fun.
Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream
When you make liquid nitrogen ice cream the nitrogen boils off harmlessly into the air rather than becoming an ingredient in the recipe. Nitrogen is used to cool your ice cream so that you don't have to wait around for a freezer or ice cream maker.
Glowing Hand Punch
This punch recipe is great for several reasons. It produces fog, it's bubbly, it glows, and it tastes yummy.
Green Fire Jack-o-Lantern
With a little understanding of chemistry, you could fill your pumpkin with fire of any color, but the green fire just seems extra-spooky.
Lichtenberg Figures
What you need in order to make your own Lichtenberg figure is a source of static electricity, a material that is an electrical insulator, and a means of revealing the pattern the electricity makes as it makes it way through the insulator. Light can display a pattern made in a clear substance. Photocopier toner can be used to reveal the pattern on an opaque surface.
Purple Fire
Potassium salts can be burned to make purple fire . Probably the easiest potassium salt to obtain is potassium chloride, which is used as a salt substitute.
Microwave Ivory Soap
Aside from being an incredible simple yet entertaining project, microwaving Ivory soap will make your kitchen smell soapy clean.
Copper Sulfate Crystals
You can order copper sulfate to grow copper sulfate crystals from a chemical supplier or you can find it in products used to control algae in pools and aquaria.
While it may not look particularly appetizing, green eggs are edible. The natural color that you add to the egg starts out red or purple, so you get to see a pH indicator in action as the slightly alkaline egg white reacts with the coloring to turn it green.
Colored Flowers
You can use the same trick used by florists to color flowers . Learn about transpiration and capillary action while making something pretty!
Glowing Mentos Fountain
The glowing Mentos fountain is just as easy to achieve as the regular mentos and soda fountain. The 'secret' is using tonic water instead of any other soda. A black light causes the quinine in the tonic water to fluoresce bright blue.
Citrus Fire
Making your own citrus mini-flamethrower is very easy, plus it's one of the safer projects you can do that involves fire.
Dry Ice Bubbles
Nothing could be easier than making dry ice bubbles . The bubbles are cloudy and cold and last a long time.
Dry Ice Crystal Ball
The bubble produced by dry ice resembles a swirling cloudy crystal ball .
Colored Chalk
Making colored chalk is an easy project that is suitable for kids as well as adults.
Salt and Vinegar Crystals
Salt and vinegar crystals are among the easiest crystals to grow yourself .
Chrome Alum Crystal
Isn't this crystal stunning? It is also one of the easiest crystals that you can grow yourself .
Epsom Salt Crystal Needles
Epsom salt or magnesium sulfate is a common household chemical used for laundry, baths, and medicinal purposes. Growing epsom salt crystal needles is one of the quickest crystal projects.
Colored Easter Eggs
Learn how to make natural non-toxic Easter egg dyes .
Pepper Science Magic Trick
The pepper and water science magic trick is especially popular with kids.
Match Science Trick
The match and water science magic trick is easy to perform and only requires everyday household ingredients.
Homemade Smoke Bomb
You can make a smoke bomb yourself quickly, easily, and safely.
Density Column
This density column is easy to make using common household materials.
Red Cabbage pH Indicator
It's very easy to make your own red cabbage pH indicator , which you can use to test the pH of common household products or other chemicals.
pH Paper Test Strips
pH paper test strips are surprisingingly easy and inexpensive to make . Using cabbage juice and coffee filters, you can detect pH changes over a very wide pH range (2 to 11).
Ketchup Packet Diver
The ketchup packet diver is a fun trick that can be used to illustrate density, buoyancy, and some of the principles of liquids and gases.
Recycle Paper
Making recycled paper is a great project for kids or anyone with a creative streak. You can decorate the paper or even embed seeds in it to make gifts you can plant.
Flubber is an interesting type of slime you can make . It can be made in any color (or flavor) and is safe to eat.
Salt Crystal Geode
A salt crystal geode is extremely simple to make and uses common household ingredients.
Homemade Firecrackers
It's easy, inexpensive, and fun to make your own firecrackers . This is a good introductory fireworks project.
Glowing Alum Crystals
The glowing version of alum crystals is as easy to grow as the original version of these crystals.
Sodium Acetate or Hot Ice
You can make your own sodium acetate or hot ice and then cause it to crystallize from a liquid into ice while you watch. The solidification generates heat, so to the casual observer it's as if you're turning water into hot ice.
Traveling Flame Trick
This is an easy science trick you can do with any candle. Try it !
Glow in the Dark Pumpkin
This is a jack-o-lantern that will light up your Halloween without any use of knives or fire (or you could make a carved jack-o-lantern glow, too). The glowing effect is easy to achieve .
Ectoplasm Slime
It only takes a few minutes to make your own ectoplasm .
Fake Neon Sign
This is an easy glow in the dark project that uses the fluorescence of common materials to produce a brightly glowing sign.
Colored Fire Pinecones
It only takes a few seconds to turn a regular pinecone into a pinecone that will burn with a multi-colored flame. Learn how to do it .
Handheld Fireball
You can make your own handheld fireball using common household materials.
Potassium Alum Crystal
This crystal easily grows to a nice size overnight. You can tint the solution to make a simulated ruby.
Emerald Crystal Geode
Grow this easy simulated emerald crystal geode overnight.
Simulated Emerald Crystal
This simulated emerald crystal is nontoxic and will grow overnight.
Table Salt Crystals
Table salt crystals are extremely simple to grow. One way you can grow them is to simply allow a saturated salt solution to evaporate on a plate. Here's how to make the salt solution .
Borax Crystal Hearts
Borax crystal hearts only take a few hours to grow. All you need is borax, a pipecleaner and hot water. Here's what to do .
Charcoal Crystal Garden
This chemical crystal garden is easy to grow . You can grow crystals without the bluing, but the delicate coral shapes really need this ingredient, which you can find online if it isn't sold at a store near you.
Salt Crystal Garden Science Project
The salt crystal garden is easy to grow . All you need is a cardboard tube and some common household chemicals.
Glow in the Dark Flower Science Project
Make a real flower glow in the dark. There are several ways you can achieve the glowing effect. Make a flower glow !
Melting Ice Science Experiment
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2020 has been a remarkable year for science. From fascinating discoveries in nature to amazing laboratory breakthroughs, these science images show off the year's most remarkable findings. Let's dive inside this year's best science pictures.
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Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology A closer look at the stomach contents of a well-preserved nodosaur that lived between the Late Jurassic to the Late Cretaceous period.
Some of these images speak to the natural wonders uncovered by researchers. For example, let's take a look at the rare rose-breasted grosbeak bird that had gynandromorphism , meaning both male and female characteristics. The bird was found while researchers were banding birds at the Powdermill Nature Reserve in Pennsylvania.
Gynandromorphs are not to be confused with hermaphrodites , which have genitals of both sexes. Instead, gynandromorphs are completely male on one side and female on the other side.
The half-male, half-female grosbeak stood out thanks to its unusual coloring: on its right side, it had ruby wing pits and a ruby breast spot along with black wing feathers, which are typical traits of male grosbeaks. However, on its left side, the bird possessed yellow wing pits and a brownish wing, like female grosbeaks do.
Because it is half-male and half-female, it's unclear whether the bird will be able to reproduce. Less than 10 bilateral gynandromorph birds have been documented in the reserve's 64-year history, and the last rose-breasted grosbeak gynandromorph was found at the reserve 15 years ago.
Of course, there were also man-made breakthroughs, as shown in the remarkable science images above. In one of the most mind-boggling bits of science news this year, a group of researchers in the Netherlands uncovered what they believe to be a previously unknown pair of organs inside the human head.
That's right — scientists found something new inside our bodies. According to the study published in the journal Radiotherapy and Oncology this year, the group discovered a hidden set of salivary glands located at the rear end of the nasopharynx, which is the upper part of the throat behind the nose. Prior to this discovery, scientists believed that humans only had three pairs of salivary glands.
But how could scientists have missed these organs for the last 300 years? Apparently, these "new" salivary glands — dubbed "tubarial glands" by researchers — are tucked away in a part of the head that is difficult to access without advanced medical tools.
During the study, the hidden salivary glands were uncovered in 100 living patients and two cadavers. Scientists were only able to identify the organs due to the advanced screening capabilities of the PSMA PET/CT tool that was used to examine the patients.
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One of the best science images of 2020 is the photograph of astronaut Kathleen Rubins next to what appears to be a crop of healthy plants — in space. Indeed, in the latest agricultural experiment by NASA, a crop of radishes was successfully grown in microgravity aboard the International Space Station.
Dubbed the Plant Habitat-02 (PH-02) experiment, the crop of radishes grew inside the station's Advanced Plant Habitat for 27 days. The space plants sprouted inside a chamber outfitted with LED lights, a porous clay material, and a controlled watering and fertilizing system.
According to a statement from NASA, the plants required little physical attention from the astronauts. But their moisture levels, chamber temperature, and water distribution still needed to be monitored carefully. They're hoping for a successful harvest of the radishes, which will then be sent back to Earth for further study.
These science images are just a small sampling of the advances made in the field this year. But if you take a look at these science photos, it's enough to give you a deeper appreciation for our astounding world.
Now that you've taken a good look at some of the best science pictures of 2020, check out more remarkable news from the scientific world . Then, step in the time machine and take a peek at the biggest science news stories from 2019 .
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Baking Soda Balloon Experiment
Can you make a balloon inflate on its own? Grab a few basic kitchen ingredients and test them out! Try amazing chemistry for kids at your fingertips.
Rainbow In A Jar
Enjoy learning about the basics of color mixing up to the density of liquids with this simple water density experiment . There are even more ways to explore rainbows here with walking water, prisms, and more.
This color-changing magic milk experiment will explode your dish with color. Add dish soap and food coloring to milk for cool chemistry!
Seed Germination Experiment
Not all kids’ science experiments involve chemical reactions. Watch how a seed grows , which provides a window into the amazing field of biology .
Egg Vinegar Experiment
One of our favorite science experiments is a naked egg or rubber egg experiment . Can you make your egg bounce? What happened to the shell?
Dancing Corn
Find out how to make corn dance with this easy experiment. Also, check out our dancing raisins and dancing cranberries.
Grow Crystals
Growing borax crystals is easy and a great way to learn about solutions. You could also grow sugar crystals , eggshell geodes , or salt crystals .
Lava Lamp Experiment
It is great for learning about what happens when you mix oil and water. a homemade lava lamp is a cool science experiment kids will want to do repeatedly!
Skittles Experiment
Who doesn’t like doing science with candy? Try this classic Skittles science experiment and explore why the colors don’t mix when added to water.
Lemon Volcano
Watch your kids’ faces light up, and their eyes widen when you test out cool chemistry with a lemon volcano using common household items, baking soda, and vinegar.
Bonus! Popsicle Stick Catapult
Kid tested, STEM approved! Making a popsicle stick catapult is a fantastic way to dive into hands-on physics and engineering.
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Kids are curious and always looking to explore, discover, check out, and experiment to discover why things do what they do, move as they move, or change as they change! My son is now 13, and we started with simple science activities around three years of age with simple baking soda science.
Here are great tips for making science experiments enjoyable at home or in the classroom.
Safety first: Always prioritize safety. Use kid-friendly materials, supervise the experiments, and handle potentially hazardous substances yourself.
Start with simple experiments: Begin with basic experiments (find tons below) that require minimal setup and materials, gradually increasing complexity as kids gain confidence.
Use everyday items: Utilize common household items like vinegar and baking soda , food coloring, or balloons to make the experiments accessible and cost-effective.
Hands-on approach: Encourage kids to actively participate in the experiments rather than just observing. Let them touch, mix, and check out reactions up close.
Make predictions: Ask kids to predict the outcome before starting an experiment. This stimulates critical thinking and introduces the concept of hypothesis and the scientific method.
Record observations: Have a science journal or notebook where kids can record their observations, draw pictures, and write down their thoughts. Learn more about observing in science. We also have many printable science worksheets .
Theme-based experiments: Organize experiments around a theme, such as water , air , magnets , or plants . Even holidays and seasons make fun themes!
Kitchen science : Perform experiments in the kitchen, such as making ice cream using salt and ice or learning about density by layering different liquids.
Create a science lab: Set up a dedicated space for science experiments, and let kids decorate it with science-themed posters and drawings.
Outdoor experiments: Take some experiments outside to explore nature, study bugs, or learn about plants and soil.
DIY science kits: Prepare science experiment kits with labeled containers and ingredients, making it easy for kids to conduct experiments independently. Check out our DIY science list and STEM kits.
Make it a group effort: Group experiments can be more fun, allowing kids to learn together and share their excitement. Most of our science activities are classroom friendly!
Science shows or documentaries: Watch age-appropriate science shows or documentaries to introduce kids to scientific concepts entertainingly. Hello Bill Nye and the Magic Schoolbus! You can also check out National Geographic, the Discovery Channel, and NASA!
Ask open-ended questions: Encourage critical thinking by asking open-ended questions that prompt kids to think deeper about what they are experiencing.
Celebrate successes: Praise kids for their efforts and discoveries, no matter how small, to foster a positive attitude towards science and learning.
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Once they finish their experiments, they look at the results and decide if their hypothesis is right or wrong. If it’s wrong, they devise a new hypothesis and try again. If it’s right, they share their findings with others. That’s how scientists learn new things and make our world better!
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This science printable includes 10 experiment cards featuring step-by-step instructions with photos, making it easy for kids to follow along and dive into each experiment confidently. Our guide booklet is filled with helpful tips and creative ideas to keep young scientists engaged, making it perfect for any budding explorer!
Kids naturally love science because it involves hands-on discovery and exploring the world around them. We’ve created a collection of simple yet engaging science experiments that use everyday materials. From the classic baking soda and vinegar volcano to the magic of suspended water, each activity is designed to provide a fun and memorable experience while fostering a love for learning.
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Go Science Kids. 43. "Flip" a drawing with water. Light refraction causes some really cool effects, and there are multiple easy science experiments you can do with it. This one uses refraction to "flip" a drawing; you can also try the famous "disappearing penny" trick.
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Along the way, you and your child get a lot of time to learn about momentum, velocity, friction, energy transfer, and interference (e.g., the cat). 17. Melting. This is a simple and fun experiment that can be set up in a short time and then fill-up your day with observations and new experiments.
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Renate Matzke-Karasz. Scientists uncovered the oldest known animal sperm from a 100 million-year-old female ostracod trapped in amber. One of the best science images of 2020 is the photograph of astronaut Kathleen Rubins next to what appears to be a crop of healthy plants — in space. Indeed, in the latest agricultural experiment by NASA, a ...
Transform ordinary spinach into glowing spinach under ultraviolet light. Investigate whether an orange will sink or float in water, and learn about density and buoyancy. Explore surface tension with this soap powered boat experiment. Make pepper dance across the water with this easy pepper and soap experiment.
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