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3 easy science experiments It’s really true—science can be fun! Engaging kids with hands-on experiments activates multiple parts of the brain, which means they’re more likely to retain what ...

Explore simple science experiments that are easy to recreate using common household items. Perfect for sparking curiosity and ...

This experiment makes it easy to see magnetic fields in action. All you need is some iron oxide, some water, and a jar. When you place an extremely powerful magnet along the outside of the jar ...

ACS GCI Green Chemistry Pocket Guide: Download the Design Principles for Sustainable and Green Chemistry and Engineering Booklet. This booklet describes the many design principles of green chemistry ...

Explore the fun of science in your own home with some amazing experiments from The Let's Go Club. You and your little one can recreate these simple colourful experiments using common household items.

Are your kids a little nervous for that first day back? Get them in a mellow mood with this groovy lava lamp experiment. Plus they’ll learn about the scientific properties of oil and water.

But this is a totally real, and totally cool, science experiment that you can do at home, to create fire from water in a bottle. We found this backyard experiment on brusspup's YouTube channel.