Gummy Bear Science Experiment(Ages 5-11)
Observe gummy bears as they grow and shrink in different liquids in this kid-friendly experiment. This project is all about exploration and discovery, so kick things off by asking your child what they think will happen to a gummy bear in water. Will it dissolve? Will it shrink or grow? Will it fall apart? How long will it take? You’ll start to see results in just a few hours, and you’ll definitely see big changes in size in just a day.
Bouncy Egg Experiment(Ages 5-11)
Want to see a chemical reaction in action? With this egg in vinegar experiment, you can observe and follow a regular egg through a transformation to become a bouncy egg. All it takes is a few repurposed ingredients you may have around the house!
Salty Cave Crystals(Ages 5-16)
Grow your own salt stalagmites and stalactites in your kitchen!
Baking Soda Power Boat(Ages 7-16)
This baking soda power boat is easy to build and fun to race. If you’ve ever dropped a fizzy tablet into a cup of water or made a baking soda volcano, you’ve made the same chemical reaction used here. This experiment is more fun with more room, so try this one in a bathtub or pool!
Electromagnet(Ages 9-16)
Unlike the magnets that are used on refrigerators, electromagnets are magnets that can be turned on and off depending on the flow of electricity. The electricity that flows through the wire allows the molecules in the nail to attract certain things. Give this experiment a try, and see how many paper clips you can pick up with your electromagnet!
Copper Plated Coins(Ages 9-16)
Use some household materials to plate coins with copper! This experiment demonstrates two kinds of chemical reactions. Electrolysis and Electroplating. So how do you make it happen? Well, the names of the reactions should give you a clue. You're going to need electricity!
Cloud in a Bottle(Ages 5-16)
Did you know that you can create your own cloud in a bottle with just a few easy steps? Follow along with this simple DIY (or watch the video tutorial) to learn about how clouds form, while creating you own cloud in a bottle!
7 Exciting Science Experiments to Try at Home
Looking for a few fun, simple science experiments you can try at home using everyday items like gummy bears, plastic bottles, baking soda, nickels, or batteries? This list of home science experiments contains some of our favorite DIY science experiments with plenty to teach you about chemistry and physics! Guess what will happen, observe the result, then try to explain why what you observed does or doesn't line up with your guess. Lab coats are optional, but encouraged!