Footprints in the Snow
If you’re dreaming of a Winter Wonderland but you’re stuck in the middle of the desert this winter, then Insta-Snow is the perfect choice. Or, […]
Easy Science Experiments
Chemistry
Oozing Pumpkin Elephant's Toothpaste
As seen on the Ellen DeGeneres Show! The classic Elephant's Toothpaste experiment takes on a whole new twist when you see it oozing from the […]
DIY Slime - Slime Party
Welcome to make-the-best-slime-in-the-world boot camp with a spooky Halloween twist. Ask any special effects artist about slime and you’re sure to hear the term polyvinyl […]
Mentos Drink Prank - The Hoax!
The prank made the rounds online: “Create an Exploding Drink!” It uses the well known combo of Mentos® candy and diet soda that will create an eruption of foam. The […]
Glacier GAK
If you’re old enough to remember Silly Putty, you may remember what it felt like to roll it up into a ball in your hand. […]
Teflon Tape Secret Message
We love polymers at Steve Spangler Science, but we aren’t the only ones. Did you know that plumbers use special polymers almost every day? It’s […]
Dancing Raisins - The Bubble Lifter
Who taught these raisins to dance, anyway? Go on – gather up some raisins, turn up the music, and get ready for a raisin romp. […]
Color Changing Milk of Magnesia
Sometimes great food and heartburn go hand in hand. Many people rely on products like Milk of Magnesia to settle their stomachs, but have you […]
Glowing Pumpkins - Halloween Science
Just add a glowing powder to your Halloween pumpkins and you’ll get a spooky Halloween display without all the mess of carving.
Helpful Hydrogels
Steve Spangler is honored to have been chosen as the 2008 National Spokesperson for the 4-H Youth Science Day. Together with his experiment-ologists, the Spangler […]
Mentos Super Soda Dispenser 3000
Steve’s son, Jack Spangler, decided that it is just too hard to pour soft drinks by turning a 2-liter bottle of soda upside down. The […]
How to Make Gold Pennies
At first glance there appears to be something a bit strange about a gold penny. First, gold pennies don’t really exist. Modern day alchemists, cleverly […]
Instant Freeze Water - Bottle Slam
You put a plastic bottle of soda pop or water in the freezer for a few minutes to get it ice cold. It’s still a […]
Bouncing Smoke Bubbles - Boo Bubbles
Bubbles are cool, but bubbles filled with fog are even more cool. Just imagine the cool factor going up tenfold if you could bounce and […]
Exploding Pumpkin
A chemical reaction is triggered inside the pumpkin, and the previously carved pieces explode from the pumpkin. This method is a favorite among chemistry teachers, […]
Exploding Watermelons
Steve loves Halloween. With more than 100 days before Halloween arrives, Steve is getting anxious, so he is “carving” watermelons. Watch the video below and […]
Mysterious Water Suspension
At first glance, you might think that you’ve seen this science demonstration attempted by a friend. A glass jar is filled with water and covered […]
Pop Rocks Expander (Candy Science)
Pop Rocks is one of the greatest candy inventions of all time! You dump a few of the tiny pebbles onto your tongue and in an […]
How to Make a CO2 Sandwich
Here’s a fun activity that uses some common items you’ll find around the house and a little creativity to explore the “pop” factor of vinegar […]
Light Sticks - Liquid Light
Just give the plastic light stick a little “snap” and a shake and the liquid inside begins to glow. Some people call it liquid light. […]
Heavy Gas - Sulfur Hexafluoride
Chemistry and physics teachers often use a classic science demonstration to show what happens to your voice when sound travels through a gas that’s six […]
Growing Creatures - Superabsorbent Polymers
Have you ever wanted your own pet alligator, but just didn’t think it would work in the classroom or in your bedroom? Try this experiment […]
Water Jelly Crystals
Water Jelly Crystals are an example of amazing hydrogels… superabsorbent polymers that are saving the environment. Superabsorbent polymers are rapidly becoming one of the most […]
How to Make a Mentos Trigger Device
If you thought that the original Mentos & Diet Coke Experiment was a mess, wait until you try this method. You’ll have streams of soda […]