With crisper temperatures, hand warmers start popping up on dollar tables at the stores. These inexpensive ones come two to a cellophane package, one for each hand. The warming chemical is inside a non-woven bag. Here’s an experiment that gives children a chance to explore the hand warmer reaction and learn more about the chemical…
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Glow stick experiment
Glow sticks are easy to find in many colors around some of the holidays. What a great time for an energy glow stick experiment that demonstrates chemical and physical principles. Safety note: Be sure to explain safety precautions to children. This experiment uses hot water. Skin protection should be used. Avoid getting chemicals from the the…
11 fruit battery activities for kids
A fruit battery science experiment is fascinating for children while tackling electricity, a topic on the list of hard topics to teach. A fruit clock or homemade batteries using fruit juice or other liquids with electrolytes are fun and easy. Safety note: Be sure to explain safety precautions to children. These experiments use acids and…
Freezer bag ice cream
A chemistry experiment with a treat at the end! Warm summer days call for a nice frozen treat for a snack. Ice cream has been made for many years and it is actually an example of some pretty complicated chemistry. Try this fun activity with children for hands-on work with energy concepts. Safety note: Be…
Bubbles and heat
Energy can be generated in so many ways. Try this energy experiment to explore a chemical reaction. This experiment uses materials you can find around the house. You will mix two substances to make a third. Heat will be a factor as chemical energy. What do you think will happen when you make the mixture? Safety note:…