Baking Soda vs. Baking Powder: The Bubble TestAges 5–12 · 20 min (40 min with the muffin test)Why do recipes use baking soda in some places and baking powder in others? Which one makes bubbles on its own?
Why Do Apples Turn Brown?Ages 4–10 · 10 min + 1 hour waitingWhy do cut apples turn brown, and can we stop it?
Color-Changing Red Cabbage JuiceAges 5–14 · 30 minCan a vegetable tell us whether something is an acid or a base?
The Yeast Balloon RaceAges 6–14 · 15 min + 30–60 min waitingYeast is alive! What temperature helps it make the most gas?
Make an Olive Oil Vinaigrette: The Science of EmulsionsAges 6–14 · 15 minOil and vinegar don't mix. Can we make them stay together?
Shake Cream into ButterAges 4–12 · 15–20 minCan you turn cream into butter with just your arms?
Ice Cream in a Bag: Why Salt Makes Ice ColderAges 5–14 · 15 minHow can salt help ice freeze ice cream?
Make Homemade Yogurt with Good BacteriaAges 8–14 (with an adult) · 30 min + 6–12 hoursHow do tiny living bacteria turn milk into yogurt?
The Naked Egg: Dissolve an Eggshell with VinegarAges 5–14 · 10 min + 2 days waitingCan vinegar make an eggshell disappear?For homeschool families
Each experiment follows the scientific method: ask a question, make a prediction, test it, record what you see and draw a conclusion. Print the worksheet from any experiment page. Then cook the matching recipe together, because the best science is the kind you can eat.