Are you thinking about something different for next weekend? Are you worried that the little ones at home might go from console to smartphone without doing much more? If the answer to both questions is yes, then you should consider some home experiments to change the pace. Today we have chosen ten options that are easy to do and very safe at the same time, which will definitely amaze the younger minds.
Of course, the biggest challenge is to get their attention in the first place. Personally, I have noticed that very few children actively seek out this kind of experiment, and they prefer to spend their time watching playthroughs or techniques for the most popular games (from PUBG to Fortnite, back and forth through everything in between). That's when we intervene, as we have the task of making those experiments "tempting", so to speak. Now, what happens when the interested party is you? Obviously, the answer is nothing. There is no age restriction to reproduce these experiments, there never was, and there never will be. If you want to unleash your inner mad scientist, try something new, make mistakes and get very dirty, you can start with this list, and then continue with some of the most important channels on YouTube, such as the case of the impressive ExpCaseros.
Artificial Snow with Diapers
The key here is sodium polyacrylate. If the lady of the house doesn't fancy the idea of stabbing diapers to extract the powder from the cotton, the polyacrylate can be bought loose on Amazon.
Homemade Electric Car
Much Elon Musk here and there, but electric cars are not his exclusive, and to tell the truth, their small-scale construction is one of the most popular home experiments. It all starts with a motor, a 9v battery, and some bottles.
Homemade Thermometer
Probably the most basic on the list, but if at any time the question arises about how a thermometer works, then there is nothing better than building one and seeing its operation from a different angle.
Fluorescent Paste
No, the experiment does not require stealing any tube of toothpaste from the bathroom. The substitute is cornstarch, saturated with the quinine from tonic water. You can try various brands to see how fluorescent the paste turns out.
Light Effects with a CD
They say that the true masters of special effects are those who can do more with less. If you like editing videos and want to experiment with alternative light sources, then all you need is an old CD.
Mini Water Pump
Yes, it is possible to buy basic water pumps for less than 5 euros, and most likely they will work better than this homemade design, but that is not the point. I want you to see this pump as a challenge. Use other materials, or make it bigger if necessary.
Magnetic Water
Our exploration of ferrofluids is very well documented, however, there is a sort of middle ground that involves iron filings mixed with baby oil. Once you bring a neodymium magnet close, the iron will behave like an alien trapped in the jar.
Snot!
No list of home experiments would be complete without a basic recipe for making snot. Glue, borax, a little water, food coloring (in this case, fluorescent), and a lot of willingness to end up with dirty hands.
The Black Snake
This experiment is so fascinating that it received a dedicated article in the past. The Black Snake is the safest variant of the Pharaoh's Serpent, since it only uses baking soda, sugar, a little alcohol, and fire.
Non-Newtonian Fluids
The best for last. How can these fluids not fly out in all directions when they receive a blow? The easiest and cheapest way to make them is with cornstarch and water.
