School Must-Do Experiments for Kids
Ideal for classroom demonstrations and group activities
Water Electrolysis: Splitting H2O into Hydrogen and Oxygen Gas
Demonstrates electrolysis and gas collection. Teaches stoichiometry with 2:1 hydrogen to oxygen ratio.
Flame Test Lab: Identifying Elements by Color Emission Spectroscopy
Teaches atomic emission spectroscopy and element identification. Basis for analytical chemistry techniques.
Pendulum Period Investigation: Simple Harmonic Motion Physics Lab
Teaches simple harmonic motion and gravitational acceleration. Introduces data analysis and graphing.
Electromagnetic Induction Lab: Faraday's Law Experiment
Demonstrates Faraday's Law and Lenz's Law. Foundation of electric generators and transformers.
Yeast Fermentation Balloon: Microorganism Respiration Science
Teaches microbiology and fermentation. Shows living organisms consuming food and producing gas.
Plant vs Animal Cell Study: Microscope Biology Lab for Middle School
Teaches cell structure and organization. Introduces microscope skills and cell differentiation.
Punnett Square Genetics: Probability and Heredity Experiment
Teaches Mendelian genetics and probability. Verifies theoretical genetic ratios experimentally.
Drosophila Genetics: Fruit Fly Heredity and Gene Linkage Study
Advanced classical genetics using model organism. Demonstrates gene linkage and recombination.
Soil Permeability Test: Infiltration and Groundwater Recharge
Teaches soil texture effects on water movement. Relevant to groundwater and drainage.
Spectroscopy: Emission Spectra and Stellar Composition Analysis
Teaches spectroscopy fundamentals used in astronomy. Shows how we determine distant star composition.
Radiometric Dating: Half-Life Simulation for Geological Dating
Demonstrates radioactive decay and isotope dating. Foundation of geological timescale determination.
Atmospheric Pressure: Can Crushing Demonstration of Air Pressure Power
Dramatic demonstration of atmospheric pressure magnitude. Shows 14.7 psi constantly pressing on everything.
Rubber Egg Experiment: Dissolve Eggshell with Vinegar Science
Teaches acid dissolving calcium carbonate. Shows osmosis and semi-permeable membranes.
Giant Elephant Toothpaste: World's Largest Foam Reaction Experiment
Advanced catalysis and exothermic reactions. Mark Rober's viral video with millions of views demonstrates reaction rates.
Red Cabbage pH Indicator: Natural Acid-Base Chemistry Experiment
Teaches pH scale and acid-base indicators. Natural chemistry showing anthocyanins as pH indicators.
Polymer Slime Chemistry: Understanding Cross-Linking and Molecules
Deep dive into polymer chemistry and molecular structure. Shows how cross-linking creates new material properties.
Endothermic Reaction: Instant Ice Pack Chemistry Experiment
Teaches endothermic reactions and energy changes. Practical application in instant cold packs.
Belousov-Zhabotinsky Reaction: Amazing Color Oscillating Chemistry
Advanced reaction kinetics and chemical oscillations. Demonstrates non-equilibrium thermodynamics.
Projectile Motion Analysis: Advanced Kinematics Lab with Video Tracking
Advanced projectile motion and kinematic equations. Digital analysis introduces physics research methods.
Standing Wave Patterns: Wave Interference and Resonance Lab
Teaches wave interference and resonance. Demonstrates harmonic frequencies and wavelength calculation.
Photoelectric Effect: Quantum Physics Experiment with LEDs
Verifies light's particle nature and quantum theory. Nobel Prize-winning experiment demonstrating photons.
Transpiration Rate Measurement: Plant Water Loss Potometer Lab
Quantifies plant water metabolism. Shows environmental factors affecting transpiration.
Cellular Respiration Rate: Yeast Metabolism and Q10 Temperature Coefficient
Quantifies cellular respiration and enzyme kinetics. Demonstrates temperature's effect on biochemical reactions.
Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium: Population Genetics Simulation Lab
Teaches population genetics and evolution. Demonstrates genetic equilibrium conditions.
Plate Tectonics: Continental Drift and Boundary Types Model
Demonstrates plate boundary types and geological activity. Shows why earthquakes occur at boundaries.
Comet Model: Composition and Behavior of Comets Near Sun
Shows comet composition (ice, dust, organics). Demonstrates why comets develop tails near sun.
Copper Electroplating Experiment: Electricity and Chemistry for Students
Introduces electrochemistry and oxidation-reduction reactions. Real-world application in metal plating industry.
Thermite Reaction Demonstration: Extreme Exothermic Chemistry Experiment
Advanced oxidation-reduction producing molten iron. Used in welding and demonstrates extreme exothermic reactions.
Nylon Rope Trick: Interfacial Polymerization Experiment
Demonstrates condensation polymerization and nylon formation. Classic demonstration of polymer synthesis.
Acoustic Levitation: Sound Wave Physics Demonstration
Advanced acoustics: standing waves and sound pressure. Demonstrates wave interference and nodes.
Bernoulli's Principle: Airflow and Pressure Physics Experiment
Demonstrates fluid dynamics and pressure differences. Explains how airplane wings generate lift.
Lens and Magnification: Optics and Focal Length Experiment
Teaches geometric optics and lens formula. Shows real image formation and focal points.
Doppler Effect Demonstration: Sound Frequency and Motion Physics
Demonstrates wave frequency shift due to relative motion. Same effect used in radar and astronomy.
Gyroscope Precession: Angular Momentum Physics Demonstration
Advanced rigid body mechanics and angular momentum. Counter-intuitive demonstration of gyroscopic forces.
Enzyme Activity Lab: Catalase and Hydrogen Peroxide Reaction
Teaches enzyme catalysis and factors affecting enzyme activity. Shows biological catalysts in action.
Frog Dissection Lab: Vertebrate Anatomy and Organ Systems
Teaches vertebrate anatomy and organ systems. Hands-on comparative anatomy study.
Bacterial Culture: Microbiology and Aseptic Technique Lab
Demonstrates microorganisms everywhere and sterile technique importance. Microbiology fundamentals.
DNA Gel Electrophoresis: Molecular Biology Lab Technique
Core molecular biology technique for DNA analysis. Used in forensics, genetics research, medical diagnostics.
Weather Fronts: Air Mass Interaction and Storm Formation
Visualizes weather front formation. Shows why fronts bring precipitation and storms.
Mineral Identification Lab: Mohs Hardness and Physical Properties
Teaches systematic mineral identification using physical properties. Foundation of mineralogy and geology.
Seismic Wave Analysis: P-Waves and S-Waves Using Slinky Model
Advanced seismology: wave types and Earth structure investigation. Shows how we know Earth's interior.
Ocean Currents: Thermohaline Circulation and Climate Regulation
Demonstrates ocean circulation drivers. Shows oceans' critical role in global climate regulation.
About School Must-Do Experiments
School Must-Do experiments are perfect for young scientists who want to explore science in this setting. Our experiments are designed to be safe, educational, and fun, with step-by-step instructions and video demonstrations.