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Top 10 Engaging Scientific Experiments

March 19, 2025

Top 10 Engaging Scientific Experiments You Can Try at Home

Science is all about curiosity and discovery! Whether you want to keep kids entertained or want to try the scientific method, these cool experiments are for all ages. You can do them at home with common household items or let Wild Science bring the magic to you with our Scientific Experiment Parties across the UK.


1. Elephant Toothpaste Experiment

A classic chemical reaction that makes a foamy eruption! This experiment shows the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide.

You’ll need:

How it works: The yeast is the catalyst that breaks down the hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen, making the foam explosion.


 Explore more fun experiments: Fizz Bang Pop Experiments


2. DIY Invisible Ink

Find out how to make secret messages with lemon juice!

You’ll need:

How it works: When heated, the acidic lemon juice oxidises and turns brown, revealing the hidden message.


 Learn about chemical reactions: Materials Workshop for School


3. Baking Soda and Vinegar Volcano

A classic acid-base reaction that never gets old!

You’ll need:

How it works: Vinegar (an acid) reacts with baking soda (a base) to release carbon dioxide, causing the eruption.


More exciting experiments: States of Matter Experiments


4. Rainbow Milk Experiment

Explore surface tension and colour mixing with this fun experiment.

You’ll need:

How it works: The dish soap breaks down the fat molecules in the milk, making the colours swirl and mix.


5. DIY Compass

Teach kids about magnetic fields with this easy experiment.

You’ll need:

How It Works: Rubbing the needle with a magnet aligns its electrons, making it a tiny compass. (Learn more about magnetism from the Institute of Physics).


Explore magnetism: Science of Forces & Magnets


6. Soap Making Chemistry

Learn the science behind making soap!


Join a hands-on workshop: soap-making workshop.


7. Bath Bomb Making

Understand chemical reactions while creating fun bath bombs.


Try it out: Bath Bomb Making Workshop


8. DIY Slime Experiment

A perfect sensory activity for kids!


Join a slime workshop: Sensory Slime SEN Workshop


9. Build a Rain Gauge

Learn about the water cycle and measure rainfall.


Explore nature science: Science of Nature Workshop


10. Sensory Bubbles Workshop

Discover how bubbles form and why they pop!


Join a fun-packed session: Sensory Bubbles Workshop

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If you want to take your science experiments to the next level? Let us come to you! We host scientific experiment parties nationwide.

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