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 […]
Easy Science Experiments
All Experiments
How to Make a Folding Egg
Just imagine the look on your friends’ faces when you show them an egg and then proceed to fold it in half several times until […]
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 […]
Exploding Water in the Microwave
Did you know that heating water in the microwave can actually be dangerous? This is not an experiment, but rather a warning to help you […]
Friction Fire
It looks so simple in the movies… simply rub two sticks together to start a fire. Many have tried and nearly all have failed to […]
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 […]
Potato Cannon Design - Robert Croft
Robert Croft is a sixth grade science teacher at Broomfield Heights Middle School in Colorado. He shared this design for his amazing potato launcher.
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 […]
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. […]
Bursting Water Pipe
Water is a very unique liquid. Unlike almost every other substance in the world, water actually expands when it freezes. This is very cool because […]
Newspaper Tree
Newspapers are made from trees and trees grow… so it only makes sense that you should be able to grow a newspaper tree, right? Roll […]
Anti-Gravity Water
Water in rivers, in a glass, or falling from clouds obeys gravity. It’s going to fall towards the ground because of the physical pull of […]
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 […]
Amazing Egg Experiments
Eggs may seem like an ordinary part of your world, but we have some science projects and experiments that will show you just how extraordinary […]
Egg in a Bottle Trick - Water Balloon Variation
The Egg in the Bottle trick is a science classic, dating back at least a hundred years. Here’s a variation that uses a water balloon […]