Plant Growth Experiment
Plant Growth
Materials:
• A small plant (or bean seed)
• Soil
• A clear plastic cup or container
• Water
• A dark room (optional)
Instructions:
• Fill the container with soil...
Oobleck (Non-Newtonian Fluid)
Oobleck
Materials:
• Cornstarch
• Water
• A large bowl
Instructions:
• Mix 2 parts cornstarch with 1 part water in a bowl (you can adjust the amounts depending on how much oob...
Balloon-Skewer Trick
Balloon
Materials:
• A balloon
• A skewer or knitting needle
Instructions:
• Inflate the balloon, but don't tie it off yet.
• Insert the skewer or knitting needle gently throu...
Simple Paper Bridge
Paper Bridge
Materials:
• Paper (construction or regular printer paper)
• Small objects to use as weights (pennies, coins, etc.)
• Scissors
Instructions:
• Cut several strips of pa...
Water Magnetism
Water
Materials:
• A clear glass
• Water
• A plastic or metal spoon
• A refrigerator magnet
Instructions:
• Fill the glass with water.
• Place a plastic or metal spoon...
Colorful Celery
Colorful
Materials:
• Celery stalks (with leaves)
• Food coloring
• Water
• Clear cups or glasses
Instructions:
• Fill a clear cup with water.
• Add several drops of food...
DIY Lava Lamp
DIY Lava
Materials:
• Clear plastic bottle or jar
• Water
• Vegetable oil
• Food coloring
• Alka-Seltzer tablet (or any effervescent tablet)
Instructions:
• Fill the bott...
How to Make a Tornado in a Jar
Tornado Jar
Materials:
• A large jar with a tight-fitting lid
• Water
• Dish soap
• Glitter or small beads (optional)
Instructions:
• Fill the jar almost full of water.
• Ad...
The Density Tower
The Density
Materials:
• Various liquids (e.g., honey, dish soap, water, vegetable oil, rubbing alcohol)
• Food coloring (optional)
• A tall clear glass
Instructions:
• Pour the l...
Color Changing Flowers
Color Changing
Materials:
• White flowers (like carnations)
• Food coloring
• Water
• Clear vases or cups
Instructions:
• Fill the vases with water.
• Add several drops of food...
Egg in a Bottle
Egg
Materials:
• A hard-boiled egg (peeled)
• A glass bottle (with an opening slightly smaller than the egg)
• A piece of paper
• Matches or a lighter
• Water (optional)...
The Paperclip Float
The Paperclip
Materials:
• A shallow dish or plate
• Water
• A paperclip
• A piece of tissue or paper towel
Instructions:
• Fill the dish with water.
• Gently place the paperc...
Invisible Water
Invisible
Materials:
• A clear glass or jar
• Water
• Vegetable oil
Instructions:
• Fill the glass with water.
• Pour a small amount of vegetable oil into the water.
• Obs...
Magnetic Slime
Magnetic
Materials:
• White glue
• Liquid starch
• Iron filings (from a craft store or magnetic dust)
• A plastic container
Instructions:
• Mix equal parts glue and liquid s...
Dissolving Candy
Dissolving
Materials:
• Hard candy (like Jolly Ranchers or Lifesavers)
• Water
• Small bowls or glasses
Instructions:
• Place a piece of candy in one bowl of warm water and anoth...
Balloon-Powered Car
Car
Materials:
• A small plastic bottle or straw
• A balloon
• Plastic caps (for wheels)
• Skewers or wooden sticks (for axles)
• Tape or glue
• Scissors
Instruction...
Balloon Rocket
Balloon
Materials:
• A balloon
• A straw
• String
• Tape
Instructions:
• Thread the string through the straw.
• Tape the straw to the balloon (make sure the balloon is n...
Explore the World Within
Water Walking
Materials:
• 6 clear cups
• Water
• Food coloring
• Paper towels
Instructions:
• Arrange the cups in a row, with three cups filled with water and the other three em...
Explore the World Within
Growing Crystals
Materials:
• Epsom salt (or table salt)
• Hot water
• A clear glass jar
• A spoon
Instructions:
• Heat water in the microwave or on the stove, but be careful not to...
Static Electricity Fun
Electricity Fun
Materials:
• A balloon
• A wool sweater or your hair
• Small pieces of paper or tissue
Instructions:
• Blow up the balloon and tie it.
• Rub the balloon on your hai...
Explore the World Within
Invisible Ink
Materials:
• Lemon juice
• Cotton swab or paintbrush
• White paper
• A heat source (like a lamp or light bulb)
Instructions:
• Dip the cotton swab or paintbrush in ...
Milk and Food Coloring Magic
Coloring Magic
Materials:
• A shallow bowl or dish
• Milk (preferably whole milk)
• Food coloring
• Dish soap
• Cotton swabs
Instructions:
• Pour milk into the dish, enough to ...
Dancing Raisins
Dancing
Materials:
• Clear soda (like Sprite or 7-Up)
• A glass
• Raisins
Instructions:
• Fill a glass with clear soda.
• Drop a few raisins into the glass and watch them...
Rainbow in a Jar
Rainbow
Materials:
• A tall glass jar
• Honey
• Dish soap
• Water
• Vegetable oil
• Rubbing alcohol (colored with food coloring)
• A spoon
Instructions:
• Carefull...
Baking Soda and Vinegar Volcano
Baking Soda
Materials:
• Baking soda
• Vinegar
• A small container or bottle
• Tray or dish to catch the mess
Instructions:
• Place the small container or bottle on a tray.
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