Lightning in a bottle science experiment

Wow kids of all ages and make a glowing rainstorm !

Static electricity creates lightning. A way to showcase this process is to build static electricity, or an abundance of electrons, and then watch the "bolt" form when attracted by something such as your finger. This creates a "lightning bolt" which you can encapsulate in a bottle for added dramatic effect. This experiment is fairly easy to accomplish and helps showcase the movement of electrons.

After a warm spell, we are delighted to watch rain clouds fill the sky. Did you know that a small replica of such clouds can be created easily at home with simple ingredients? Once you are conversant with the procedure, the DIY can be performed at science fairs. The Physics trick would be an instant

Bottle Crush - Crush a bottle with your mind, and a little science. Inspired by Mythbusters, a science experiment that seems like magic!

A fun and really simple science experiment for kids to create lightning with just 2 pieces of equipment. Easy to do for home school or in the classroom with kids.

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Storm in a bottle! Great science project!

Still getting mostly rainy days? I know we are, so here’s another edition of our Science Club Series on weather. Each post will provide the scientific background, supply list and directions. So let’s get started – time to create thunder and lightning. I have created a simple downloadable print out of The Scientific Method that can be used for any of the Science Saturday Experiments on our blog. This can be especially great for older kids who can fill out their own Scientific Methods…

Summer has officially arrived and it’s one of our favorite seasons! We love all of the extra outdoor fun that summertime has to offer…swimming pools, water tables, squirt guns, picnics…the list goes on and on. But in our neck of the woods, summertime often includes afternoon thunderstorms. You can pretty much guarantee an afternoon storm […]

Ever wonder how tornados work? Check out this awesome DIY Tornado in a Bottle!

I make a family photo album every year to have a printed copy of all our fun family photos and memories. The albums take me months and months to make because I sort through the thousands of photos on my phone, organize the selected photos in a logical way, and then make it look nice […]

Have you ever made a DIY lava lamp? We love to explore science with common items found around the house. A homemade lava lamp (or density experiment) is one of our favorite science experiments for kids. Combine two fun science concepts for a cool lava lamp experiment the kids will love to do over and over again!

The 3 BEST ways to make a cloud in a bottle and learn what high pressure and low pressure weather systems bring. Such a amazing science experiment for kids!

Learn all about weather clouds and how they form with the storm in-a-jar experiment for kids. This glow in the dark science project is sure to wow all ages! #storminajar #storminajarscienceexperiments #storminabottle #stormjar #stormjardiy #stormjarforkids #raincloudinajar #scienceexperimentskids #scienceforkids

FUN KID PROJECT: MAKE GHOST EGGS (spooky science for kids) #ghosteggs #scienceexperimentskids #eggexperimentsforkids #eggexperiments #growingajeweledrose

Levitating objects in a jar of water - it's a cool experiment for kids. Check our new video on how you can use these magic water balls in an amazing science experiment. Watch the kids video on how to play with water balls. You can even make a sensory bottle or a fidget sensory bag #orbeese #kidsvideo #stem #activities #toddlers #sensory #fidgettoy #antistress #stresstoy

Raising Dragons on Instagram: "Lava Lamp Science Experiment 🌋 ages 3+ 🌋 One of my most asked questions is if there is a way to do the lava lamp experiment without Alka-Seltzer or effervescent tablets and the answer is YES!! You can use baking soda and vinegar and it works just as well! Here’s how to do it: 👉 MATERIALS NEEDED: * Glass * Baking soda * Vegetable oil * Small cups * White vinegar * Food coloring * Dropper 👉 WHAT TO DO: 1. Start by adding 1 tbsp of baking soda to the glass. 2…

Sergei Urban | Science Experiments for Kids on Instagram: "QuickScience Part 6 - Moving water with a straw! Place a glass of water beside an empty one. Using a cut straw, trap some of this water and transfer one side of it to the empty glass. Watch as the water streams from one glass to another without pouring. But how does it work? This is the magic of a siphon in action! By trapping the water in the straw and then releasing it over the second glass, we allow gravity to pull the liquid…

When light passes from water into air, it changes speed, which causes it to bend — a phenomenon known as refraction. Refraction is exactly what creates this magical effect in our...