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    Home » Easy Science Experiments You Can Do At Home!

    Easy Science Experiments You Can Do At Home!

    June 27, 2021 By Emma Vanstone Leave a Comment

    These science experiments you can do at home have been designed to be simple, open-ended and use materials you already have around the house ( mostly paper, scissors, recycled items and kitchen staples ).

    Click on the experiment image or the link to each science experiment to view full details and instructions for each science investigation.

    I’ve got 100s more easy and fully explained science experiments for kids and easy STEM Challenges too if you fancy taking a look.

    easy science experiments you can do at home
    Easy Science Experiments you can do at home

    Easy Experiments for Science at Home

    These activities are the perfect easy experiment to try at home and the best part is you probably already have everything you need to do them!

    Paper Spinners

    Create flying paper spinners. Experiment with different sizes and types of paper.

    Instructions for a reaction time experiment
    Test Reaction Time

    Use a ruler to test your reaction time.

    Optical Illusion Collage
    Optical Illusion

    Create a simple optical illusion.

    How to make a Bottle Rocket
    Bottle Rocket

    Design and launch a water powered bottle rocket.

    oobleck
    Make gooey, sticky oobleck!

    Use cornflour to make gloop!

    Snow volcano
    Baking Soda Volcano

    Use baking soda and vinegar to erupt a volcano.

    Strong Shapes

    Create towers of different shapes and test to see how strong they are.

    Refraction Experiment

    Reverse the direction of an arrow using just a glass of water!

    lava lamp for kids
    Lava Lamp

    Watch a lava lamp bubble!

    Magic Milk

    Learn about emulsions with this beautiful magic milk investigation.

    Skittles Experiment

    Place skittles in water and watch as the colours spread.

    Ice cream in a bag

    Use the freezing power of ice and salt to make ice cream in a bag.

    How to make a giant catapult
    Lollystick Catapult

    Build your own catapult using popsicle sticks.

    Make a density column
    Density Jar

    Make a density jar using oil and water.

    Egg Drop

    Save an egg from breaking by creating a parachute!

    More awesome science for kids

    It doesn’t get much more simple than these easy newspaper STEM challenges. Roll up paper to create a den or try something more unusual and design paper slippers, or a newspaper monument.

    Collection of easy newspaper STEM challenges for kids and grown ups. roll the paper and get buildiing. #STEMChallenges #NewspaperSTEM #STEMforkids

    Paint on ice, dissect a flower and make your own bubble wands with these science and STEM Challenge cards.

    STEM Challenge cards for kids perfect easy science experiments you can do at home

    Some of my favourite Science Sparks experiments are in this collection of Fairy Tale science investigations, including growing a bean for Jack and building a gingerbread house.

    Collage of fairy tale stem challenges including a free printable

    I also have themed science investigation ideas for all times of the year including an egg filled collection of Easter science experiments, winter science investigations, summer science and so much more, so do take a look around.

    Easy science experiments you can do at home. Massive collection of easy science experiments for home and school. Make a lava lamp, a density jar, egg experiments and lots more awesome science for kids #scienceforkids #coolscience #scienceathome #scienceforhome #scienceforschool
    Easy Experiments to do at Home

    Easy Science Experiments you can do at Home

    Last Updated on March 29, 2022 by Emma Vanstone

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    Science Sparks ( Wild Sparks Enterprises Ltd ) are not liable for the actions of activity of any person who uses the information in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources. Science Sparks assume no liability with regard to injuries or damage to property that may occur as a result of using the information and carrying out the practical activities contained in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources.

    These activities are designed to be carried out by children working with a parent, guardian or other appropriate adult. The adult involved is fully responsible for ensuring that the activities are carried out safely.

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