Easy Science Experiments

Science Fair

Drag Racing Cups

In the Drag Racing Cups experiment, you’ll construct a simple and fun racer that converts potential energy into kinetic energy.

Microwave Light Bulb

We heard that it’s possible to actually make a light bulb light-up without any electricity. We figured it out.

Walking on Eggs

The phrase “walking on eggshells” is an idiom that is often used to describe a situation in which people must tread lightly around a sensitive […]

Cornstarch Monsters - Vibrating Cornstarch on a Speaker

Mixing cornstarch and water creates an ooey, gooey substance that behavior both like a solid and a liquid at the same time. Scientists call this […]

Water Whistle

People have told us that we do things to our own tune. At first we didn’t know what they meant, but then we decided that […]

Berry pH Paper

You no longer need to search for specialty litmus paper. Steve and his team have come up with a formula that will allow you to […]

Falling Ring Catch

Is it possible to catch a falling ring with a loop of string? Sure it is! It’s going to take a bit of experimentation and […]

Desktop Catapult

Since city ordinances (among other things) won’t allow us to build a full-scale Medieval catapult, we had to scale it down a bit. Despite the […]

Buzzing Noise Maker

Do you like to make a ton of noise? The Buzzing Noise Maker experiment is perfect for you! The greatest aspect of the Buzzing Noise […]

Ice Cube Rope

Most normal people won’t put effort into trying to catch a solid chunk of ice with a rope. Luckily, we aren’t most people!  Steve and […]

Traveling Water

Spangler researchers use science to upgrade simple experiences. Making ice cream? Do it with liquid nitrogen. Need to blow out a candle? Use an air […]

Science Fair - Freezing Liquids

11-year-old scientist Greg Gassen had a great idea for his science fair project. The only problem? He didn’t have access to liquid nitrogen. That’s when […]

Flying Tea Rocket

The Flying Tea Rocket is an adaptation of a classic science demonstration called the “Ditto-Paper Rocket.”*  Each two-page Ditto master had a sheet of tissue paper […]

Floating Rice Bottle

Although this effect is presented with modern containers like plastic soda bottles, the original magic trick dates back thousands of years. The magician shows everybody […]

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 […]

Taco Sauce Penny Cleaner

It’s one of those things you hear about but wonder if it’s true. Can you use taco sauce to clean the tarnish off of a […]

Naked Eggs

This experiment answers the age-old question, “Which came first, the rubber egg or the rubber chicken?” It’s easy to make a rubber, or “naked,” egg […]

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 […]

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 […]

Pop Your Top (Film Canister Explosions)

What happens when you have a buildup of gas? Wait, on second thought, don’t answer that question. The gas in this experiment is nothing more […]