Developing an Early Love of Science One Experiment at a Time
Five Minute Science2019-10-09T12:08:57-07:00

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Five super simple experiments for kids that each take five minutes or less to complete. These colorful and quick science experiments are perfect for kids of all ages and abilities! Includes no-prep printable science journal pages for kids to complete.
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Rainbow Unicorn Toothpaste Science Experiment

Learn about exothermic reactions, catalysts, chemical reactions, and color mixing with this fun and simple rainbow science experiment! Perfect for a unicorn-lover who wants to make magical rainbow unicorn toothpaste or for a rainbow-themed playdate or classroom party. This is jaw-dropping fun that will amaze kids and adults alike! At the end of this post be sure to check out over one dozen more rainbow learning activities the kids will love! Awesome Science Experiments [...]

By |February 21st, 2019|Categories: Five Minute Science, Science, St Patrick's Day|5 Comments

Glow in the Dark Lava Lamp

I guarantee you've never made a lava lamp quite like this before! Get ready to entertain the kiddos with this unique glow in the dark lava lamp that looks like a whirling glowing a snowstorm. This is the perfect activity for a science birthday party or a Halloween party!If you love making a homemade glow in the dark lava lamp, you'll love this collection of 31 Spooky Halloween Experiments for Kids! How to Make [...]

By |October 10th, 2018|Categories: Five Minute Science, Halloween, Science, STEM Saturday|9 Comments

Coin and Water Experiment | Drops of Water on a Penny

Have you ever wondered how many drops of water can fit on a penny? Find out for yourself, defy gravity, and show your students some magic by performing the coin and water experiment. We added an extra dimension to this classic lightning-fast science experiment by comparing how many drops of water fit onto each coin (penny, nickel, dime, and quarter) and tracking the data on a free printable table. If you enjoy doing [...]

By |September 17th, 2018|Categories: Five Minute Science, Science, STEM Saturday|10 Comments

Fishing for LEGO Ice Minifigures

HELP! The LEGO minifigures are drowning in icy water! Can you engineer a LEGO ice rescue and save them using the power of science? This is a fresh twist on a classic science experiment for kids. We have over 50 more fun and fast science experiments that the kids LOVE! Awesome Science Experiments for Kids If you enjoy doing hands-on educational activities with children, you are going to LOVE my new book, AWESOME SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS [...]

By |September 16th, 2018|Categories: Five Minute Science, Science, STEM Saturday|4 Comments

Soda Can Submarine Experiment | Diving and Surfacing

Try this experiment with a soda can submarine to find out how a real submarine dives and surfaces. This is a fast science experiment that can be completed in less than five minutes and an easy kitchen science experiment that the kids will want to repeat over and over again! Awesome Science Experiments for Kids If you enjoy this submarine experiment you are going to LOVE my new book, AWESOME SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS FOR KIDS. [...]

By |September 14th, 2018|Categories: Five Minute Science, Kitchen Science, Science, STEM Saturday|5 Comments

DIY Fire Extinguisher Experiment

In this DIY fire extinguisher experiment kids mix two simple kitchen ingredients together to make a small flame go out. This is a fast science experiment and an impressive kitchen science experiment that will not be forgotten! Why does a candle go out when you blow on it? One of the possible explanations is that when you exhale you breathe out a lot of carbon dioxide. That carbon dioxide displaces the oxygen around [...]

By |September 13th, 2018|Categories: Five Minute Science, Kitchen Science, Science, STEM Saturday|7 Comments

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