Ink Marker Chromatography
Are black inks all the same? This experiment will allow you determine what colors are combined to make black ink in some common water based markers.
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How to make Oobleck
Oobleck is a crazy material made from cornstarch and water that can behave like a solid or a liquid depending on how you treat it. Check out the simple recipe and some experiments you can do at home or in the classroom.
Film Canister Rockets
Film canister rockets are always pretty amazing considering all that powers them is a little bit of Alka-seltzer and water. The launching time is always a bit unpredictable and that just adds to the fun.
Make a Mentos Fountain
[dropcap1]T[/dropcap1]his is the now classic “mentos fountain” experiment with a little twist … use lifesaver candies. Since Lifesavers have a hole in the middle they are just begging to be strung on a paper clip, held in place with a binder clip and then dropped into a 2 liter bottle of soda! Check out the […]
Fake Blood and Flesh Recipies
This stuff is great fun around halloween, but who says you have to wait till October for some fun with fake wounds and fake blood? Mix up a batch and see how gross you can make it look!
Make your own Flubber
Flubber is similar to slime in many ways, sort of just a variation on the recipe. The slight change in the amounts of water, borax and glue makes a big difference in the final product. Try for yourself and check this stuff out.
Kid-safe Elephants Toothpaste
Elephants Toothpaste is a fun chemical reaction that creates a huge blob of soapy foam that everyone loves.
Extract DNA from fruit
DNA is the blueprint for life. This simple experiment will show you how to extract DNA from fruit like a banana or strawberry. All you need are some fruit and some things you probably have around the house right now.
Make your own crazy daisies
It’s always summer somewhere in the world and this is a great activity that lets you create your own special flowers in the colors you choose. Gather up some carnations, some daisies or pretty much any white flower and some food coloring and have some fun coloring flowers.
Color Changing Potion
If you’re a Harry Potter fan you may want to try your hand at mixing up this color changing potion. Grab a head of red cabbage and a few items from the kitchen and you can cook up a potion that will change it’s color depending on what kinds of liquids you add to it. […]