October 10, 2024
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Awesome experiments with eggs for children

Easter is right around the corner, so I've put together a collection of experiments with eggs perfect for this time of year. Eggs are great for experiments as they are inexpensive, easy to obtain, and very versatile. We try not to waste food at Science Sparks, but for most of these ideas, you can still eat the real egg. However, be careful if you have a child with allergies.

Don't forget to check out my growing selection of printable science experiments also!

Picture of an eggshell bridge, egg drop STEM challenge and shelled egg

Experiments with eggs for children

Egg drop experiment

My Humpty Dumpty theme egg drop experiment It's very fun. We use sealable sandwich bags filled with different materials to put the egg inside, but another way to do it is to make a parachute or create a container for the egg and drop it in.

Egg drop experiment. The image shows 3 boiled eggs with faces and 3 sandwich bags filled with different materials.

Unbreakable egg experiment

Find out how to make a unbreakable egg. All you need is an egg and some plastic wrap. We're sure you'll be surprised at how strong an egg is!

The picture shows an egg wrapped in plastic wrap and a child squeezing the egg!

Experiments with eggs and vinegar

Discover How to make the shell of an egg disappear! This is like magic! Watch as the shell disappears before your eyes. Just be careful not to tear the membrane like we did.

Once you have dissolved the peel with vinegar, you can make the egg bounce! Be careful, it could break!

Naked egg: egg without shell in a child's hand

How to shrink an egg

make a shrunken egg and then expand, but first you will have to remove the shell to expose the delicate membrane. This is a brilliant visual way to learn about osmosis!

Two shelled eggs in egg cups. One expanded by placing it in water and the other shrank after being left in a concentrated sugar solution.

How strong is an eggshell?

Do you think an eggshell is strong? or weak? This activity uses eggshells to make a bridge on which books can be stacked. Shells may be stronger than you think!

STEM Challenge: Eggshell Bridge. The image shows a bridge built from half an eggshell.

egg in a bottle

Find out how put an egg in a small bottle or jar. Watch the egg fall into the jar like magic. This clever activity works due to differences in air pressure.

Egg in a bottle experiment. The image shows a boiled egg without a shell on a glass jar.

Meringue experiments

Discover What happens when you beat egg white? and why. This one is a little messy but very fun and very delicious!

Meringue: made with eggs and served with raspberries.

Once you've perfected your meringue skills, try making a baked Alaska. This smart dessert allows you to put ice cream in the oven without melting.

The image below is taken from Science for snacks

Image of an Alaskan dessert baked for a science experiment with eggs

make a floating egg

Do you know how to make a egg float And we don't mean letting it go to waste!

egg floating in a jar of salt water

Eggs like teeth

Did you know Eggs are great for learning about teeth. As the casing is made of a similar material? Try soaking eggs in vinegar, coffee, or tea to find out what happens.

Materials for dyeing eggs: vinegar, coffee and Coca Cola.

Egg vehicles

Create a vehicle for protect an egg in a collision. You can use LEGO, K'Nex or any other material you like.

Egg crash test for a STEM challenge. The image shows a K'nex car with a passenger with a boiled egg.

Egg Experiments eBook

my new e-book experiments with eggs It contains five brilliant egg investigations that are easy to follow and also great fun.

cover of the e-book experiments with eggs

More experiments with eggs

Discover how to tell if an egg is cooked or not turning it.

Can you think of anything else? Experiments with eggs for us?

If you have an egg decorating contest coming up, these easy decorated eggs Might be useful too!

Awesome experiments with eggs: 10 fantastic #cookingscienceexperiments for kids
The image shows a collage of egg-themed children's science experiments. egg drop, jumping eggs, colored eggs, meringue and more kitchen science for kids

Last updated on April 30, 2024 by Emma Vanstone

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