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Experiments Archive
Instructions for experiments demonstrating concepts in different branches of science. Most can be done with everyday objects around the home.

Crime Scene Science: Solve Mysteries by Investigating Drops
An activity to explore the behaviour of liquids and how they can be used as evidence.

Harmonies in your head: make amazing sounds only you can hear
A simple activity to explore how sound is made. All you need is a friend and a piece of string.

How does pressure propel sailboats?
An activity about air pressure to explore what makes a good sail. You'll need some foil, styrofoam, paper, straws, a long pipe, tape, scissors, a stopwatch and water.

How Do Bridge Designs Compare?
An activity to explore the strength of different designs of bridges. You'll need several drinking straws, masking tape, thread, scissors, four paper clips, a paper cup, lots of coins, all the same ...


Steve Spangler Experiment Library
A collection of simple science experiments covering a wide range of topics.


Make a model eardrum to detect sound waves
A experiment to try out at home to see how your ears hear. All you need is a plastic bottle or cup, rubber band, balloon, dry ground coffee, scissors and a phone or speakers.


Bend water with static electricity
A simple experiment about static electricity that you can try out at home.

Swiveling Science: Applying Physics to Hula-Hooping
An experiment you can do at home about forces and gravity. All you need is a tape measure, calculator, PVC cutter, polypipe, poly insert coupling, hair dryer, wide plastic tape, one cup of sand, ...