Doing science experiments at home is fun and hands-on activities are a great way to learn. Some activities can be a bit messy, so we recommend adult supervision!
Science at home
Science at home
Awesome science experiments for all ages
Science experiments
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Layered liquids experimentTake liquids such as olive oil, food dye and syrup and see how they separate into layers.Age: 7+ yearsDownload
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Air pressure experimentFind out about the strength of the air and how this changes at different temperatures.Age: 5-6 yearsDownload
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Static electricityDo some experiments to see how a force called static electricity can make things move.Age: 7+ yearsDownload
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Make a volcanoHave a go at making a volcano at home, using vinegar and bicarbonate of soda.Age: 7+ yearsDownload
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Make your own lava lampWatch as the coloured bubbles rise through the oil and sink back down — like wax in a lava lamp!Age: 7+ yearsDownload
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Design a bridgeExperiment with different bridge designs, then test them to find the strongest.Age: 7+ yearsDownload
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Think like a scientistAsk a question, design an experiment and then test your idea.Age: 7+ yearsDownload
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Making gloopUse cornflour, water and food dye to make this delightfully squishy substance.Age: 5-6 yearsDownload
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Write spooky secret messagesUse lemon juice to write spooky secret messages which will only be revealed when heated!Age: 7+ yearsDownload
More science online
You'll find links to websites with lots more science activities at Usborne Quicklinks. Be a soapy superhero and make a boat race across water, turn a white flower blue, and find out what scientists do and how they predict results.