20 Cool Science Projects for Kids: science experiments with household items
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Surface Tension Experiment
We can see through mesh. We can hear through it, breathe through it, and even pour water through it... So there is no way...
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Discovering Sound Matters
We have lots of favorite experiments and demonstrations that we love to play with... and this is absolutely one of them! Who knew that...
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What Soda Does to Teeth
Why is soda bad for your teeth? My kids keep asking why they can't have more soda. The tooth fairy was kind enough...
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Salt Volcano
We know that oil and water doesn't mix...but what happens when you add salt? Let's play with science and find out!
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Rainbow Density Cylinder
This liquid density demonstration will impress and educate children who think of liquids as "all the same." Let young kids play with jars of colored...
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Solar Energy and Water
Using a piece of black construction paper and a piece of white paper, we'll set two bowls outside and see if one of them warms...
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Lava Bottle
This fun science project that is guaranteed to impress! This is a cheap and easy way for your child to explore the nature of different...
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How Strong is Paper?
We have an engineer in our family... she's always playing with pulleys and levers and constructing things. This time we were playing with compression...
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Glittery Volcano
This project is part science experiment, part sensory fun! The volcanic reaction of vinegar and baking soda, with some glitter for extra sparkle, exploding over...
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Fingerprint Kit
Here's a fun one for children who love details and like to investigate! Grab a small cloth bag, and make your own fingerprint kit out of...
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Earth Exploration
While learning about space, my son and I found ourselves gravitating toward planet Earth. In my son's favorite Earth-related book, "The Magic School Bus Inside...
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Make a Tornado in a Jar
My silly scientists had a blast with this hands-on experiment! We used mason jars and plastic water bottles to make our own mini tornadoes....
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Paper Parachutes
It's a bird...it's a plane...wait--could it be? It's a flying kitty! And an airborne...penguin?!
My kids are fascinated with flight, so we decided to give their...
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Salt Painting Ice Sculptures
We were inspired by the Artful Parent to try out this fun science experiment: watching how salt melts ice. Not only is this...
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Battle of the Bubbles
Are you ready for some bubbly? I'm talking about making your own bubbles, of course! Around our house, we make bubble solutions pretty often. We...
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