One of my goals with Science wakes up My goal is to make science as accessible as possible for kids and parents of all ages. I try to keep all of the experiments as simple as possible, but the materials list can often pile up and get a little overwhelming. With that in mind, I've compiled a list of my favorite experiments. Scientific experiments with two ingredients Doing science at home is easier than ever!
Some of the activities require tape or scissors, which I haven't included in the two ingredient limit.
Scientific experiments with two ingredients
Rocket Mouse
TO Make a rocket mouse You will need to:
- Empty milk container
- Paper
Additional features – Scotch tape
Make a paper cone, place it on the milk carton and squeeze hard. The paper cone will fly into the air!
Learning concepts
Gravity
Newton's laws of motion
Magical flower opening
Additional features – a container or tub and scissors
Everything you need to do magical opening flowers It's paper and water! Cut out flower shapes (or use my handy template), fold the petals, and place the folded flower in water.
The paper absorbs the water and opens the flower!
This is a great science activity to learn about capillary action and water transport.
Make a lemon sink
Additional features – tall container
Learn some scientific magic with Making a lemon sinkThis simple science activity is a fun way to learn about density, as a lemon floats thanks to air bubbles in the skin.
Learning concepts
Density
Homemade Stethoscope
Additional features – tape
Make a Homemade Stethoscope with a funnel and a cardboard tube (you will also need some tape).
Oobleck slime
- Corn flour (cornstarch)
- Water
Additional features – packaging
Everything you need make oobleck It's corn flour (corn starch) and water. Oobleck is a really unusual substance in that it's normally a liquid, but it turns into a solid when pressure is applied to it.
Learning concepts
Non-Newtonian liquids
Experiment with bowling pins and water
Additional features – container or plate
Create a Colorful pattern with bowling pins and water.This can be turned into an investigation by measuring the time it takes for the colors to spread with cold and hot water.
Learning concepts
Dissolving
Single density column
Additional features – glass or jar
Create a basic density jar With only vegetable oil and water. This is an excellent demonstration of first density, as the less dense oil floats on water.
Learning concepts
Density
Newspaper structure
Learn about string shapes and basic engineering with newspaper rolls and tape!
Boats with foil
- Foil
- Small coins
Additional features – water tray
Learn about density with Small boats made of aluminum foil.This can be turned into an investigation by doing an experiment to find out how many coins it takes to sink each ship.
Learning concepts
Density
How strong is a paper cup?
Find out how Stand on a paper cup without breaking it with a stack of paper cups and sheets of thick cardboard.
Strong straws and a potato
Find out how Pierce a potato with a straw with a simple scientific trick!
More scientific experiments with two ingredients
Make a straw flute With just straws and tape!
Prove Bernoulli's principle with an empty plastic bottle and a piece of paper.
Make a rain gauge with a plastic bottle and a ruler.
Create a sundial with a straw or a pencil and some modeling clay!
Have more Ideas for two-ingredient science experiments to share?
Last updated on October 4, 2023 by Emma Vanstone
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