Science Common Sense


466 - What are some fun science experiments we can do at home?

Here are some fun science experiments you can do at home:

  1. Dancing Raisins Experiment: Fill a glass with soda, add raisins, and watch them dance up and down as the bubbles form and pop.

  2. Mentos and Diet Coke Explosion: Drop Mentos into a bottle of Diet Coke, and watch the fizz erupt.

  3. Homemade Lava Lamp: Mix oil, water, food coloring, and Alka-Seltzer tablets in a bottle to create a lava lamp effect.

  4. Baking Soda Volcano: Create a mini-volcano using baking soda, vinegar, and a container. Watch as it erupts and spews out "lava."

  5. Slime Making: Mix glue, water, and borax to create your own slime. Experiment with different colors and textures.

  6. Balloon in a Bottle: Inflate a balloon and place it inside a plastic bottle. Watch as it shrinks and fits inside the bottle when air is released.

These experiments are easy, fun, and safe to do at home. Always ask an adult for supervision when needed.