Science

Make a Volcano

Make a Volcano

This should be done outside due to the mess.

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Snow Globe

Snow Globe

Make your own Snow Globe from your kitchen, this should entertain and bring delight to the family.

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Lava Lamp Science

Lava Lamp Science

Watch Scientist Joe as he makes the Lava Lamp Experiment here!

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Don't Melt the Ice

Don't Melt the Ice

Keep ice from melting! This is a fun science experiment for winter, but it works any time of the year.

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Instant Hot Ice

Instant Hot Ice

Making hot ice is a simple process, and you probably have everything you need on hand. You’ll need a couple of hours, though, so keep that in mind.

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Transfer of Energy

Transfer of Energy

Grab some marbles! This simple science experiment is such an easy and fascinating way to demonstrate how energy is transferred from one object to another.

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Jello Lenses

Jello Lenses

Lenses bend light as it moves through them. Your gelatin lenses work just the same way as telescopes, microscopes, binoculars, and eyeglasses!

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Sizzlin' Snowballs

Sizzlin' Snowballs

Acids and Bases can erupt in your faces! Acid (Vinegar) + Base (Baking Soda)= Carbon Dioxide

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Squishy Turkeys

Squishy Turkeys

The glue and borax mix together to form long chains of molecules called polymers. As these polymers move around in the water, they stretch and stick together, making slime!

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Storm in a Glass

Storm in a Glass

Clouds in the sky hold onto water. They can hold millions of gallons! The layer of shaving cream is our pretend cloud in this experiment. The shaving cream layer can also hold onto water. Clouds can’t keep storing more and more water forever, eventually they get too heavy. When that happens, the water falls out (precipitates) as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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Dry Erase

Dry Erase

The marker leaves behind mixture of pigments and a type of alcohol mixed together. The alcohol dissolves and the pigments are left behind as a solid. Glass is so smooth that the solid slides right off when it gets wet!

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Crystal Candy

Crystal Candy

Crystal candy is easy to make and it's a great kitchen project for kids.

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Water Fireworks

Water Fireworks

Food coloring dissolves in water, but does it dissolve in oil?

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Black Light Blue Beverage

Black Light Blue Beverage

There is an ingredient called quinine in tonic water. It is very small amounts of it, but when it interacts with a black light it appears blue.

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Super Cool Soda

Super Cool Soda

Cool off and amaze your friends by making any soft drink or soda turn into a slushy on command. Here's how to do this fun and refreshing supercooled science project.

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Ice Fishing

Ice Fishing

Can you catch a 'fish'? As the ice cube melts, it dilutes the salt/water mixture in the little pool; the freezing point starts to go back up again. The ice refreezes, trapping the string.

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Snow Fluff

Snow Fluff

Try sculpting snow angels, snowmen, or make a tiny snow fort!

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Orange Fizz

Orange Fizz

When acids and bases mix, you get some exciting chemistry! Oranges and other citrus fruits are filled with citric acid. It is a safe acid, and it’s what gives oranges, lemons, and limes their sourness.

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Density Experiments

Density Experiments

Here are two simple science experiments for kids that demonstrate the concept of density!

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Home Made Play Dough

Home Made Play Dough

This homemade play dough recipe is simple, natural, and perfect for entertaining children. They enjoy making it almost as much as they enjoy playing with it! Junior Scientists must have a responsible adult assistant to help.

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Steve Spangler Science

Steve Spangler Science

Lots of science experiments that you can do at home.

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Kids Science Podcasts

Kids Science Podcasts

Most podcasts aren’t made with kids in mind. That’s okay. But why is it so hard to find stuff you can listen to with your kid? Here are some great podcasts you can listen to with kids.

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