Walking Water Experiment
Watch water 'walk' from one cup to another to create new colors! This experiment teaches kids about capillary action, which is how plants pull water from the ground up to their leaves.
5-10 yrsBuild, make, and explore together.
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Balloon Rocket
Build a balloon-powered rocket on a string to see force in action! You will learn how air pressure and thrust push the rocket forward in the opposite direction of the escaping air.
5-10 yrsHomemade Solar System Mobile
Create a cosmic hanging mobile featuring a glittery galaxy background and colorful planets. This project helps kids learn about the order of the planets and the structure of our solar system.
6-12 yrsBaking Soda Volcano
Build your own volcano and watch it erupt with a colorful foam explosion! You will learn how a chemical reaction happens when you mix an acid (vinegar) and a base (baking soda).
5-12 yrsMagic Milk Experiment
Create swirling patterns of color in milk using dish soap. You will learn how soap interacts with fats and proteins and how it breaks the surface tension of a liquid.
5-12 yrsGrow Your Own Rock Candy
Create delicious sugar crystals on a stick to explore the science of supersaturation. You will learn how sugar dissolves in hot water and crystallizes as it cools down.
6-12 yrs