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5 Cool Science Experiments for Kids

Bring more science to your every day learning!  Here are 5 fun and easy science experiments for kids to make.  We have the kids watch the videos, gather the supplies, set up their science experiment station, do the experiment and then clean up! Great for children in grade school and up.

5 Cool Science Experiments for Kids : Glowing Egg, Glittering Vortex, Dissapearing Penny and more!

A special thanks to YouTube Kids for sending us a Hoopla Kidz Lab kids care package. We try to have at least one day every week were we do science experiments after school.  It is something the kids and I really look forward to. Affiliate links are used in this article.

Note for teachers: all videos do contain adds. You can start the videos prior to your lesson and pause to eliminate commercials in your classroom.

5 Cool Science Experiments for Kids


Experiment #1: How to Make a Penny Disappear

Materials Needed

  • Water
  • Clear glass
  • Pitcherof water
  • Penny
The students will learn about light refraction: The direction of light rays changes direction.
Video Link

Experiment #2: Make a Tornado in a Bottle

Materials Needed:

  • 2 liter bottle
  • Glitter
  • Food coloring

 The students will make a vortex. The vortex forms because of the circular formation of the water.
Video Link

Experiment #3: Make a Glowing Bouncy Egg

Materials Needed

  • Highlighter
  • Black light
  • Glass bowl
  • Egg
  • Vinegar
  • Jar

Video Link. 
Experiment #4: How to Make Quicksand

    Materials Needed

    • Food Coloring
    • Corn Starch
    • Figure
    • Bowl
    • Water
    • Measuring Kit
    •  

     The students will make and explore a non-Newtonian liquid, meaning it behaves like both a liquid and a solid.

    – Video Link. 
    Experiment #5: Make a Periscope

     Materials needed

    • 2 cartons
    • Scissor
    • 2 mirrors
    • Glue
    • Tape

    – Video Link.

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    About Amanda Boyarshinov

    K - 12 masters reading teacher, author and mom to 3. Amanda is a National Board Certified teacher with oodles of experience in early childhood education.

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