Search through our archive of experiments that you can do at home or in your classroom. Each activity features step-by-step instructions with everyday household items.

Astronomy

Grab a flashlight, a blanket, and one of our star maps to start your own at home astronomy adventure.

Biology

From DNA extraction, to slimy sea creatures, and some of what’s in between.

Hagfish Slime

Make a slime modeled after these fascinating marine creatures.

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DNA Extraction

Get an up-close look at strawberry DNA.

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Shark Skin Simulation

Crate a texture model of shark skin.

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Chemistry

Mix up a batch of fizzing sidewalk paint, tie dye with acids and bases, or dough-it-yourself play dough.

Very Best Bubbles

Mix up a batch of our favorite bubble solution!

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Bouncy Balls

Make a bouncy ball toy with chemistry.

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Baggie Blast

Get poppin’ with this surprising chemical reaction.

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Alka- Seltzer Fireworks

Create a colorful work of art in this fizzy fireworks display.

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Engineering

Imagine, design, create, and improve solutions to these fun challenges.

Scribble Bot

Create a simple bot that wiggles and scribbles.

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Airy Experiment

Design, test, and modify a paper airplane to explore aerodynamics.

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LED Lightsaber

Build an LED circuit and turn it into a mini-lightsaber.

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Food Science

Take a bite out of these food science activities.

Churning Butter

Shake up a batch of homemade butter while exploring the concept of a physical change.

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Cheesy Chemistry

Experiment with acidity to create your own cheese.

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Quick Fridge Pickles

Discover how the process of osmosis preserves and flavors pickles.

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Physics

Create a few science toys or even learn how to juggle.

DIY Stomp Rocket

Experiment with force to launch a paper rocket skyward.

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Playground Physics

Try out these physics experiments the next time you visit the park.

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DIY Mini Sub

Dive into an exploration of buoyancy.

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