61 Super Science Experiments

You will need: Coffee mug Pen Hear a simple coffee mug emanate different noises based on where you hit it. INSTRUCTIONS Take a coffee mug and place it on any surface in front of you in such a way that the handle is on the right. Now, taking your pen hit the side of the […]

You will need: Microwave Ice cubes Water 2 microwavable glasses Weighing scale Create a race between some ice cubes andwater to find out which melts faster in a microwave. INSTRUCTIONS Take 5-6 pieces of ice cubes in a microwavable glass and weigh it. In the other glass, pour water which is the same weight as

You will need: Popcorn kernels Deep sauce pan with a transparent lid Oil Grinding stone Stove The next time you’re hungry for a snack, eatand learn something new with popcorn. INSTRUCTIONS Ask an adult to cook you some popcorn. But before he/she does so, understand why and how the popcorn kernels pop. Take a few

You will need: Paper sheets of A4 size Coins Tape 2 tables/stools Get a deeper understanding of structures and how changing the shape of a building material increases its supportive capabilities. INSTRUCTIONS Place 2 tables or stools 8 inches apart from each other. Now, try placing the sheet in between the 2 tables in the

You will need: Steel vessel Sugar (3/4th cup) Oil (1 teaspoonful) Steel plate and spoon Water (2 tablespoonfuls) Kitchen thermometer Honey (2 tablespoonfuls)] Baking soda (1 ½ teaspoonfuls) Stove Create a unique candy which has a very interesting texture with some simple ingredients and the help of ‘super’ science. INSTRUCTIONS Take a steel plate and

You will need: Food colour Cornstarch Container 1 cup of water Have fun with yet another type of slime, andunderstand its unique properties. INSTRUCTIONS Take 1 cup of water and pour it into a container. To that add 1.5 cups of cornstarch. Begin mixing this well. To thicken the consistency, add another half cup of

You will need: 2 funnels Sock Thick kitchen tissue 3 water glasses Mud Water Sand Glass jar Have fun playing with different types of filters and understanding how they work. But DO NOT drink the water. It may be filtered, but is still full of bacteria. INSTRUCTIONS Make a large batch of muddy water by

You will need: A rolled up metallic measuring tape Scissors Tape Make a piece of jewellery with this experiment. INSTRUCTIONS Roll out a bit of the metallic measuring tape and ask an adult to cut 20 cm from the tape with the scissors. The edges are sharp; before you proceed, gently wrap the edges in

You will need: 2 large vacuum cleaner pipes (should be of equal length) A friend Stretch sound to understand that sound tootravels in waves. INSTRUCTIONS Take 2 large vacuum cleaner pipes and hold one end of each pipe to both ears. Hold it as tightly as possible so as to seal any noise coming from

You will need: Your eyes (to observe) Garden or backyard where you can observe pigeons Figure out why pigeons bob their heads when they move on the ground. INSTRUCTIONS Sit patiently for some time and observe how pigeons move. Note down any specific characteristics or traits. Does their heads bob when they move? Do their

You will need: Wide-mouthed small bottle Hot water Splinter The next time someone has a splinter stuck in his hand or foot, amaze your friend with this simple experiment to remove it effortlessly. INSTRUCTIONS To try and remove a splinter, do not force it. Fill a wide-mouthed small bottle with hot water almost till the

You will need: Orange peel (from ajuicy orange) Candle Ask an adult to help to create flame ballswith two simple ingredients. INSTRUCTIONS With the help of an adult light a candle and place it on a fireproof surface. Next, ask the adult to hold the orange peel in such a way that the oily surface

You will need: Simple protractor (without any holes in the centre or extending lines) Smooth table surface Have fun with a simple protractor and learn all about ground effect. INSTRUCTIONS Clear a smooth surface where you can try this experiment. Make sure there isn’t any dust or dirt on the surface. Holding the protractor between

You will need: Bicycle Card paper Duct tape 2 small plastic bottles(which will fit betweenthe spokes of the cyclewheel) Salad dressing (2/3 oil + 1/3 vinegar + 1 teaspoon ful of mustard) Understand all about centrifugal force by cycling. INSTRUCTIONS First mix the salad dressing well and pourthe dressing in the 2 bottles in equal

You will need: 3 transparent water glasses Grated carrot Water Oil Food colour Understand the importance of staining the cells in the human body. Infections and diseases can be identified simply by staining some oil and water with carrot pigments. INSTRUCTIONS First experiment with food colour, waterand oil. In glass-1, add water and in the