Science experiments for kids to try at home

Quick answer

Hands-on experiments for grades 3–5 (ages 8–11), mostly from Science Max: baking soda volcanoes, balloon-powered cars, pasta bridges, stomp rockets and giant bubbles, plus SciShow Kids' unpoppable bubbles. Loop the build steps with A–B and slow them to 0.75x while you work, or Play all on repeat to pick the next project.

Play all on repeat

Videos in this playlist

  1. 1How to Make a Volcano with Baking Soda and Vinegar 🌋 Science MaxHow to Make a Volcano with Baking Soda and Vinegar 🌋 Science MaxScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  2. 2Science Max | BUILD IT YOURSELF | Cornstarch MUD | EXPERIMENTScience Max | BUILD IT YOURSELF | Cornstarch MUD | EXPERIMENTScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Science Max | BUILD IT YOURSELF | Vinegar ExperimentsScience Max | BUILD IT YOURSELF | Vinegar ExperimentsScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  4. 4Static Electricity Experiments | Home Science Experiments | Science MaxStatic Electricity Experiments | Home Science Experiments | Science MaxScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  5. 5How to Make Stuff Levitate with Magnets | Home Science Experiments | Science MaxHow to Make Stuff Levitate with Magnets | Home Science Experiments | Science MaxScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  6. 6Science Max | Magnetic Sculptures | Mini MaxScience Max | Magnetic Sculptures | Mini MaxScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  7. 7How to Make a Sugar Cube Bridge | Home Science Experiments | Science MaxHow to Make a Sugar Cube Bridge | Home Science Experiments | Science MaxScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Science Max | How to Make a Pasta BridgeScience Max | How to Make a Pasta BridgeScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  9. 9Science Max | BUILD IT YOURSELF | CANDY Geodesic Dome | Structure | EXPERIMENTScience Max | BUILD IT YOURSELF | CANDY Geodesic Dome | Structure | EXPERIMENTScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  10. 10Science Max | How to Make a Balloon Powered Car | Science ExperimentsScience Max | How to Make a Balloon Powered Car | Science ExperimentsScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  11. 11How to Make a Spool Racer | Home Science Experiments | Science MaxHow to Make a Spool Racer | Home Science Experiments | Science MaxScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  12. 12How to Make a Stomp Rocket | Home Science Experiments | Science MaxHow to Make a Stomp Rocket | Home Science Experiments | Science MaxScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  13. 13Science Max | How to Make a Mini CatapultScience Max | How to Make a Mini CatapultScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  14. 14Science Max | How to Make a Hover DiscScience Max | How to Make a Hover DiscScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  15. 15How to Make a Hoop Glider | Home Science Experiments | Science MaxHow to Make a Hoop Glider | Home Science Experiments | Science MaxScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  16. 16Science Max | BUILD IT YOURSELF | Paper Airplanes | EXPERIMENTScience Max | BUILD IT YOURSELF | Paper Airplanes | EXPERIMENTScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  17. 17How To Make a Tumble Wing | Science MaxHow To Make a Tumble Wing | Science MaxScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  18. 18Science Max | How to Make a Tinfoil BoatScience Max | How to Make a Tinfoil BoatScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  19. 19Science Max | BUILD IT YOURSELF | GRAVITY-Powered Boat | EXPERIMENTScience Max | BUILD IT YOURSELF | GRAVITY-Powered Boat | EXPERIMENTScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  20. 20How to Make a Wind Turbine | Home Science Experiments | Science MaxHow to Make a Wind Turbine | Home Science Experiments | Science MaxScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  21. 21How to Make a Vibrobot | Home Science Experiments | Science MaxHow to Make a Vibrobot | Home Science Experiments | Science MaxScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  22. 22How to Make a DIY Phone Speaker | Home Science Experiments | Science MaxHow to Make a DIY Phone Speaker | Home Science Experiments | Science MaxScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  23. 23Simulating Earthquakes with a Shaker Table | Home Science Experiments | Science MaxSimulating Earthquakes with a Shaker Table | Home Science Experiments | Science MaxScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  24. 24Science Max | BUILD IT YOURSELF | Gyroscopic Whirlygig | Spinning | EducationScience Max | BUILD IT YOURSELF | Gyroscopic Whirlygig | Spinning | EducationScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  25. 25How to levitate rice with friction | At Home Science | Science MaxHow to levitate rice with friction | At Home Science | Science MaxScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  26. 26Let's Make Bubbles Together! | Mini Max | Science MaxLet's Make Bubbles Together! | Mini Max | Science MaxScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  27. 27How Many Ways Can We Make Bubbles? | Mini Max | Science MaxHow Many Ways Can We Make Bubbles? | Mini Max | Science MaxScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  28. 28Unpoppable Bubbles! | Summer Experiments | SciShow KidsUnpoppable Bubbles! | Summer Experiments | SciShow KidsSciShow KidsPlay from here Loop
  29. 29Neutrally Buoyant Balloon | Mini Max | Science MaxNeutrally Buoyant Balloon | Mini Max | Science MaxScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  30. 30Visualizing Sound | Mini Max | Home Science Experiments | Science MaxVisualizing Sound | Mini Max | Home Science Experiments | Science MaxScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  31. 31How to Make a Mini Tornado | The Science of Tornados | Mini Max | Science MaxHow to Make a Mini Tornado | The Science of Tornados | Mini Max | Science MaxScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  32. 32What Is Bernoulli's Theorem? | Giving Objects Lift | Mini Max | Science MaxWhat Is Bernoulli's Theorem? | Giving Objects Lift | Mini Max | Science MaxScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  33. 33Science Max | Liquid Density | Mini MaxScience Max | Liquid Density | Mini MaxScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  34. 34Science Max | Have You Tried THIS?! | Paper Rolls Experiment | Mini MaxScience Max | Have You Tried THIS?! | Paper Rolls Experiment | Mini MaxScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  35. 35Science Max | Home Experiment Plastic Bag | Mini Max | SCIENCEScience Max | Home Experiment Plastic Bag | Mini Max | SCIENCEScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop
  36. 36Science Max|FRICTION | SCIENCE ExperimentsScience Max|FRICTION | SCIENCE ExperimentsScience Max - ScholasticPlay from here Loop

Are these experiments safe to do at home?

We chose experiments that use everyday materials, with no fire or strong chemicals. Always do them with an adult helping: let an adult handle scissors, craft knives or glue guns, follow each video’s safety notes, and keep magnets and balloons away from little ones.

How does looping help while building?

Set A and B around one build step and it replays while your hands are busy, so you are not scrubbing back and forth. Slow it to 0.75x, and save each step on keys 1–9 to jump between them.

Frequently asked questions

What materials will we need?

Mostly household items: baking soda, vinegar, balloons, cardboard, straws, paper, pasta, tape and string. A few builds use magnets or a small motor and battery, which need closer adult supervision.

How is this different from the other science playlist?

Science videos for kids explains science ideas for grades 1–2. This playlist is for doing: step-by-step builds and experiments for grades 3–5, each showing what to make and why it works.