DIY Kids' Science Projects Using Household Items

Children engaged in various colorful science experiments and activities in a lively educational setting

• Physics Experiments

  Explore basic principles of physics like gravity, friction, and energy.

  • Balloon Rocket

    A balloon, string, straw, and tape demonstrate Newton's third law.

  • Homemade Parachute

    Use a plastic bag, string, and a small object as payload to study air resistance.

  • Penny Battery

    Stacked pennies, foil, and paper towels soaked in salt water create a simple battery.

  • Egg Drop

    Use various household materials to protect an egg from a fall.

  • Levitating Orb

    A balloon and a hairdryer demonstrate air pressure concepts.

• Chemistry Experiments

  Conduct safe chemical reactions and observe changes.

  • Vinegar Volcano

    Baking soda and vinegar reaction that creates an erupting volcano.

  • Magic Milk

    Milk, food coloring, and dish soap create movement and color swirls.

  • Homemade Slime

    Cornstarch and water mixture that changes viscosity under pressure.

  • Invisible Ink

    Lemon juice and heat reveal secret messages.

  • Cabbage pH Indicator

    Red cabbage and various household liquids test their acidity or alkalinity.

• Biology Experiments

  Learn about living things and biological processes.

  • Growing Beans in a Bag

    Beans, damp paper towels, and sunlight to observe plant growth.

  • Microscopic Observations

    Use a homemade microscope to observe onion cells.

  • Yeast Balloon

    Yeast, sugar, warm water in a bottle with a balloon to explore fermentation.

  • Germs Culturing

    Bread slices and zip-lock bags to grow mold and study different fungi.

  • DNA Extraction from Fruit

    Extract DNA using salt, dish soap, and a blender from fruits like kiwi.

• Earth and Space Experiments

  Examine aspects of weather, space, and Earth science.

  • Homemade Barometer

    A jar, balloon, straw, and card to track atmospheric pressure changes.

  • Crater Creation

    Dropping objects into flour and cocoa powder simulates meteor impacts.

  • Water Cycle Bag

    Bag, markers, water, and sunlight to observe evaporation and condensation.

  • Sundial

    A stick, some stones, and the sun to make a basic sundial.

  • Erosion Experiment

    Sugar cubes, water flow to model river erosion effects on land.