Five Exciting Science Experiments for All Ages
Five Exciting Science Experiments for All Ages 1/6
Experiment 1: Baking Soda and Vinegar Volcano
Materials: Baking soda, vinegar, dish soap, food coloring, container
(e.g., bottle), tray.
Steps:
1 Place container on tray; add 2 tbsp baking soda.
2 Mix 1 cup vinegar with a few drops of food coloring and 1 tsp dish
soap.
3 Pour vinegar mixture into container; watch it erupt!
Science: Baking soda (base) reacts with vinegar (acid) to produce
carbon dioxide gas, causing the eruption.
Safety: Use tray to contain mess; avoid eye contact with vinegar.
Use case: Teaches chemical reactions in a fun, visual way.
Five Exciting Science Experiments for All Ages 2/6
Experiment 2: Floating Egg Experiment
Materials: 2 clear glasses, water, salt, 2 eggs.
Steps:
1 Fill one glass with plain water, the other with water and 6 tbsp salt
(stir to dissolve).
2 Place an egg in each glass; observe.
Science: Salt water is denser than plain water, allowing the egg to
float due to buoyancy.
Observation: Egg sinks in plain water, floats in saltwater.
Safety: Handle eggs carefully to avoid breaking.
Use case: Demonstrates density for kids or science fairs.
Five Exciting Science Experiments for All Ages 3/6
Experiment 3: Static Electricity with Balloons
Materials: Balloon, wool cloth or hair, small paper bits, wall.
Steps:
1 Blow up balloon and tie it.
2 Rub balloon on wool cloth or hair for 10 seconds.
3 Hold near paper bits to attract them or stick balloon to wall.
Science: Rubbing transfers electrons, creating a static charge that
attracts objects.
Tip: Works best on dry days.
Safety: Avoid popping balloon near face.
Use case: Fun way to explore electricity.
Five Exciting Science Experiments for All Ages 4/6
Experiment 4: Milk and Food Coloring Swirl
Materials: Plate, whole milk, food coloring, dish soap, cotton swab.
Steps:
1 Pour milk into plate to cover bottom.
2 Add drops of different food colors to milk.
3 Dip cotton swab in dish soap; touch it to milks surface.
Science: Soap reduces milks surface tension, causing colors to swirl
due to molecular interactions.
Observation: Vibrant color patterns form instantly.
Safety: Use non-toxic materials; avoid ingestion.
Use case: Visually stunning demo for surface tension.
Five Exciting Science Experiments for All Ages 5/6
Experiment 5: Solar Oven
Materials: Pizza box, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, black paper, tape,
scissors, sunny day.
Steps:
1 Cut a flap in pizza box lid; cover flaps underside with foil.
2 Line box bottom with black paper; cover flap opening with plastic wrap.
3 Place food (e.g., marshmallow) inside; angle flap to reflect sunlight.
4 Wait 3060 minutes to cook.
Science: Foil reflects sunlight, black paper absorbs heat, and plastic
traps heat for cooking.
Safety: Adult supervision for cutting; avoid burns.
Use case: Teaches renewable energy with a tasty result.
Five Exciting Science Experiments for All Ages 6/6