Author: Papiya Dutta

When kids perform this simple experiment, it seems as if they are just having fun with milk, food color and dish soap. But, on close observation, it is clear that it is nothing but physics in action. The educative, along with the fun aspect of the tie-dye milk experiment makes it ideal for the little…

The egg in vinegar experiment, though pretty simple, gives your child the foundation knowledge on reactions between acids and bases. It goes on to change the chemical composition of an egg, making it rubbery on being dipped in vinegar for a few days. There are minor changes in the size of the egg too which…

Dancing raisins is a practical demonstration of Archimedes’ principle in a fun and exciting way for kids. Teachers may even choose to introduce the project as a new biological organism named the ‘sewer lice’ to add to the fun and mystery. Later, the kids can figure that it is just a hoax as the black ‘living’…

Electricity experiments are popular with the kids. However, it is not always true that electricity experiments need complex circuitry and powerful batteries. For starters, the lemon battery science project is ideal to let the young learners know the basics. Besides, they will be thrilled when low power bulbs light up as a result of their…

This colorful crystal garden would be perfect as a science fair project for kids. The simple experiment is based on the principle of growing salt crystals. Read on to know more.

The gummy bear experiment is a fun activity that teaches the basic concept of osmosis to the little ones in an easy manner. They will also be thrilled at the idea that their favorite gummy bears could teach them a lesson or two in science.

You can try the fun Ivory soap in a microwave activity at the next science fair you participate in. It results in a huge mass of foam on microwaving an Ivory brand soap. Since the electrical appliance is indispensable for this, adult supervision is a must for this project.

A balloon car made in a bottle utilizes the principle of rockets. Air is compressed inside the bottle which is allowed to escape through a narrow nozzle. The resultant thrust propels the balloon car forward. This science project experiment is an excellent way of recycling old plastic water bottles too.

Popsicle stick catapult is a fun activity which doesn’t demand much of your effort or time but turns out to be a great Science fair project idea for kids. Though the experiment is simple, when young minds are at it, they might need adult supervision while hurling heavy objects.