Have you ever been out on a riverbank or hillside, and stumbled across a fossil? What is it about fossils that fill us with immediate awe and cause us to contemplate the passing of time? Maybe the reason they capture our attention so well is the sense of mystery surrounding them. What time period was this […]
Looking for ways to pique your child’s interest in Science? Let me tell you; hands-on experiments are the way to go! There’s nothing like an erupting volcano or glowing water to really get their curiosity piqued. Speaking of glowing water, here’s an easy way to make glowing water with just tonic water and a black […]
Making a volcano is an ideal science experiment, home school project, or just something for the kids to do on a rainy day. Even adults will enjoy this one! Note: Always pour the lava ingredients somewhere that it’s safe to make a mess. It is recommended to set off the actual volcanic explosion outside if you don’t […]
Are you in need of a simple science project that only requires a few household ingredients? Look no further! Parents are always telling children not to play with their food, but they’ll make an exception on this one. Try this fun experiment that turns an egg into a bouncy ball! The only ingredients required are an egg or […]
Who needs to look up in the sky to gaze at the cloud formations when you can make your own cloud that you can hold in your hand. All you need is a plastic soda or water bottle and a few common household items. Try this easy at-home science experiment and create your own cloud in […]
Science can be fun, science can be messy, and science can be sweet. Yes, I said sweet. Not every kid is a natural chemistry lover, but aren’t all kids natural treat lovers? The minute you mix science and sweets together you will be amazed at how your “do we have to do science” child can […]
This simple at home science experiment for kids will fascinate and intrigue your children as they watch water seemingly defy gravity. The question you’ll have for them will be, “How is the water rising?” What you’ll need: A pie plate A match A candle A lump of clay or chewing gum to hold the candle […]
It’s easy to make science fun and exciting with this simple science experiment you can do at home. All you need are a few supplies and a willing helper or two. This simple experiment will demonstrate the process of a chemical reaction. Here are the supplies you will need: Ballon White Vinegar Baking Soda Empty plastic […]
Old fashioned rock candy is as fun to make as it to eat. In doing this experiment, you’ll experience first hand the properties of saturated and unsaturated solutions and the effect that heat has on both. While there may be more exciting at home science experiments for kids, this one is definitely the sweetest. For […]
Baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, French fries and homemade clocks, what do they have in common? They all start with potatoes! That’s right, potatoes don’t just provide you with energy when you eat them, thy will also power a clock. This is an easy, at-home science project that will demonstrate how we can supply our energy […]
