Newton's Inertia Beads - The Chain Fountain
A long chain of beads appears to siphon itself from a container as the beads twist and turn in a most mesmerizing dance. As you’ll […]
Easy Science Experiments
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Drops on a Penny
You might think that you can’t fit many drops of water on the surface of a penny. Pennies are just so small! In the Drops […]
Ping Pong Pressure
We have all experienced wind and, like it or hate it, it affects us. Moving air can jostle your hair about, fly a kit, or, […]
Build a Zoetrope - Geyser Animation
Vision and the way our brains perceive what we are seeing are incredible. Just think of optical illusions, 3D images, the fact that your eyes […]
Homemade Geyser Tube
Steve Spangler has been performing and explaining the Mentos Soda Geyser for years. So many geysers have erupted, in fact, that a device was designed to […]
Magic Tube - Strong Tissue Paper
Tissues are known for a few things. For example, tissues are soft and nice for blowing your nose. Tissues are not, however, known for their tensile […]
Color Mixing Gobstoppers (Candy Science)
Hard candies are known for their bright colors, delicious tastes, as well as having a ton of sugar. While munching on a handful of candy […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
Gardening with Hydrogel Crystals
Water Jelly Crystals are an example of a water-absorbing polymer called a hydrogel. Think of these hydrogels as long chains of molecules (called polymers) that […]
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 […]
Instant Worms
Earthworms are pretty much accepted by most people but, other worms? Not so much! However, you can create a bowl of worms that everyone will enjoy. Squirting […]
Soda Can Shake-Up
In some circles, it’s considered bad manners to shake a can of soda just before giving it to a thirsty friend. The unexpected w-h-o-o-s-h of soda […]
Magnetic Money
It’s true, money is magnetic! You’ll need to get your hands on a super strong neodymium magnet to uncover an amazing secret.
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 […]
Straw Through Potato
Sometimes you have to stop and ask yourself, “Who comes up with this stuff?” No one ever uses a straw to eat a potato, but […]
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 […]
Mentos and Diet Coke Experiment
It’s been called the “vinegar and baking soda” reaction for a new generation. While science teachers have been dropping candies and mints into 2-liter bottles […]
Goldenrod Paper Message
The term goldenrod is typically used to describe a color of paper – golden yellow. However, some brands of goldenrod paper contain a special dye […]
Color Mixing Tray
How fast can you mix 24 different colors using only red, yellow, and blue water? Experiment by adding droplets of primary color to the 24 […]
Balancing Utensils
A balanced diet is always a good idea to help you stay healthy. Here’s an activity that’ll be a hit at home or at your […]
Shrink Wrap Science
The simple difference between high and low pressure air makes it possible to “shrink wrap” things for better packaging and preservation. The funny thing is that […]