Science Experiments

Science Experiments

“Science Experiments - Discover, Create, Explore!” : Bring the magic of science home with fun, hands-on experiments that spark curiosity and wonder. Using simple materials, children can explore amazing concepts, learn by doing, and uncover the scientist within through creativity and discovery.

Plant Growth Experiment

Plant Growth

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...

Plant Growth • Plant Growth •
Oobleck (Non-Newtonian Fluid)

Oobleck

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...

Oobleck • Oobleck •
Balloon-Skewer Trick

Balloon

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...

Balloon • Balloon •
Simple Paper Bridge

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...

Paper Bridge • Paper Bridge •
Water Magnetism

Water

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...

Water • Water •
Colorful Celery

Colorful

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...

Colorful • Colorful •
DIY Lava Lamp

DIY Lava

DIY Lava

Materials:
• Clear plastic bottle or jar
• Water
• Vegetable oil
• Food coloring
• Alka-Seltzer tablet (or any effervescent tablet)
Instructions:
• Fill the bott...

DIY Lava • DIY Lava •
How to Make a Tornado in a Jar

Tornado 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...

Tornado Jar • Tornado Jar •
The Density Tower

The Density

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...

The Density • The Density •
Color Changing Flowers

Color Changing

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...

Color Changing • Color Changing •
Egg in a Bottle

Egg

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)...

Egg • Egg •
The Paperclip Float

The Paperclip

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...

The Paperclip • The Paperclip •
Invisible Water

Invisible

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...

Invisible • Invisible •
Magnetic Slime

Magnetic

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...

Magnetic • Magnetic •
Dissolving Candy

Dissolving

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...

Dissolving • Dissolving •
Balloon-Powered Car

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...

Car • Car •
Balloon Rocket

Balloon

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...

Balloon • Balloon •
Explore the World Within

Water Walking

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...

Water Walking • Water Walking •
Explore the World Within

Growing Crystals

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...

Growing Crystals • Growing Crystals •
Static Electricity Fun

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...

Electricity Fun • Electricity Fun •
Explore the World Within

Invisible Ink

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 ...

Invisible Ink • Invisible Ink •
Milk and Food Coloring Magic

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 ...

Coloring Magic • Coloring Magic •
Dancing Raisins

Dancing

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...

Dancing • Dancing •
Rainbow in a Jar

Rainbow

Rainbow

Materials:
• A tall glass jar
• Honey
• Dish soap
• Water
• Vegetable oil
• Rubbing alcohol (colored with food coloring)
• A spoon
Instructions:
• Carefull...

Rainbow • Rainbow •
Baking Soda and Vinegar Volcano

Baking Soda

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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Baking Soda • Baking Soda •