Santa Clara Public Library

 

Check out some cool science experiments that you can try with food from around your house. Remember, these experiments are NOT edible, but they are lots of fun!

Our virtual STEAM labs encourage children to try science experiments at home using household items and/or cheap supplies. You can find the list of supplies needed below. Click here to join the webinar:

Password: science

PLEASE NOTE: For safety concerns, participants will not be able to join in with video or audio. Parental supervision and assistance is required for this program at all times. All experiments are recommended for ages 7 & up.

If you'd like to try the experiments along with the live event, please gather the following supplies. The experiments are NOT edible, so you will not be able to eat the ingredients once they have been used!

Dancing Worms

Clear cup

Gummy worms

Kitchen scissors

Vinegar

Baking Soda

Fake Snot

Fork

1/2 cup of boiling water

3 packets of gelatin

1/2 cup of corn syrup

Green food coloring

Dancing milk

1/2 cup of milk

Food coloring

Cotton ball

Dish soap

Bouncy Egg

*This experiment requires preparation ahead of time*

1 egg

1 clear cup

Vinegar

INSTRUCTIONS: Place the egg in the clear cup and cover the egg entirely with vinegar. Let the egg sit in vinegar for 12 hours prior to the event.

This event is generously sponsored by the Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends.