Popsicle Stick Chain Reaction
Popsicle sticks are great for holding frozen treats and reading the occasional joke off of, but did you know they’re excellent for demonstrating potential and […]
**Experiment** Library
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Floating Ping Pong Ball
You’ve seen Steve Spangler use blow dryers or industrial-sized blowers to levitate ping pong balls, beach balls, and send toilet paper flying through the air. […]
Candy Science - Floating Letters
M&Ms have the slogan of melting in your mouth, but not in your hands. You wanna know something cool? The special melting property is totally […]
Liquid Layers - Salt Water Density Straw
Density can be a difficult scientific property to grasp. With that in mind, we found a way to make the science of density a colorful, […]
How to Make Slime - Elmer's Glue Recipes
Expert slime makers agree that Elmer’s glue makes the best DIY slime. However, there are some tricky variations that can turn your slime from just […]
Is Black Really Black? - Color Chromatography
What color is black? Some people answer with a simple “black,” while others respond with something like “black is the absence of all color.” If […]
Cornstarch Quicksand
Anyone who has ever watched a classic Western knows about the dangers of quicksand. You know, that gooey stuff that grabs a hold of its […]
Red Cabbage Chemistry
Ahh, the sweet smell of science! This next activity is super smelly, but really cool activity. Plug your nose and get ready to make your […]
The Spinning Penny
Warning: The Spinning Penny Balloon is known to be addicting! Once you try it, you’ll find out too late that it’s habit forming and totally […]
Egg Drop Inertia Challenge
The egg drop is one of my all-time favorite science demonstrations. It’s a combination of strategy, skill, and just a little luck. The goal is […]
Sharpie Pen Color Science
We did some research and found out there’s a fun, easy, and quick way to create tie dye patterns in an instant using markers. It’s […]
Growing Bacteria in Petri Dishes
This activity will prove that Mom was right… “Wash your hands with soap and warm water!” A Petri dish prepared with nutrient agar (a seaweed […]
Balloon in a Bottle
Some things look so easy until you try them. Case in point… how hard would it be to inflate a balloon in a plastic soda […]
Why Does the Water Rise?
Watch closely and use everything you know about air pressure differences to explain the mystery of the rising water. Look for clues that explain why […]
Bubbling Blob - Lava Lamp
Learn how to make a wave bottle using oil, water, and a secret ingredient that makes the whole thing fizz, bubble, and erupt.
Flame Light Relight - Science Magic
There’s a lot of chemistry behind the simple lighting or extinguishing of a flame. Would you believe us if we told you that you could […]
Marshmallow Masher
Marshmallows are a tasty, fluffy staple of summertime s’mores, campouts, and backyard barbecues. There really isn’t very much to them, either. The scientific way to see […]
Launching Potatoes - How to Make a Potato Launcher
What could be more fun than a potato launcher, a 14-pound sack of spuds, and a big cup of coffee? Learn about air pressure, force […]
Balloon Skewer
Some things in this world just don’t mix—dogs and cats, oil and water, needles and balloons. Everyone knows that a balloon’s worst fear is a […]
Revealing UV with Color - Changing Beads
Knowing you’ll spend some time in the sun, you carefully spread a sunscreen lotion labeled “SPF 50” on exposed skin. The next day, you look […]
Insta-Snow - Erupting Snow Polymer
You won’t believe your eyes. Just add water to the Insta-Snow powder and watch as the liquid magically changes into fluffy snow. This realistic looking […]
Eating Nails for Breakfast
Did you know that you can use a magnet to prove there really is iron in your breakfast cereal? The next time you’re eating a […]
Tablecloth Trick
We’ve all seen it done in the movies and figured there were camera tricks or edited film involved (there were probably some of both, too). […]
Cloud in a Bottle
Warm, moist air rises in the atmosphere, cools, and beautiful, puffy clouds can be the result. Tiny water droplets become clouds of many different kinds […]