Bonsai is the art of growing miniature trees in a pot. These are cute and cool for display, but they take a lot of patience. Here, you will learn to make a bonsai.   • Select a suitable species of tree for your climate. Not all bonsai thrive or grow

An indicator reveals if a substance is acidic or basic. In solutions, acidic components release hydrogen ions, while basic ones release hydroxide (OH−) ions. The indicator changes color according to the solution’s nature. Materials Needed • Red cabbage• Knife (Use only under adult supervision; preferably let the adult do the

Osmosis Experiment, Credit: @ghssciofficial Greenford High School Science Osmosis is the movement of water from an area of its lower concentration to its higher concentration across a semi-permeable cell membrane. The addition of salt can change the concentration of water and the osmotic gradient. Salt can help us cook. In

Credit: interestingengineering.com Got some old bread in the fridge? Before you toss them in the trash, use them for mold science experiment. Let kids discover how mold grows on bread and teach them about the importance of keeping their hands clean as well.STEM concept: Mold growth, hand hygieneChallenge: EasyMessiness: Low

Credit: playofthewild.com Next time you finish a sandwich, don’t throw out that ziplock bag right away. Do this science experiment with sizzles and explosions that will certainly entice kids to learn about chemical reactions and the elasticity of plastics. STEM concept: Chemical reactions, elasticity of plasticsChallenge: MediumMessiness: High Materials •

Credit: instructables.com With this easy-to-do pepper and soap science experiment, kids can easily understand complicated science concepts like buoyancy and surface tension. As a bonus, you can add a lesson on hygiene and use the experiment to explain how soaps work. STEM concept: Buoyancy, surface tension, how soap worksChallenge: EasyMessiness:

Credit: science-sparks.com Can a paper cup support a person’s weight? Ask your child to stand on one or two. Most definitely, the cups will be crushed. But did you know that if there are enough cups, they can actually support even an adult’s weight? Try the standing on paper cups

Credit: gosciencegirls.com Tackle density and chemistry with this experiment. All you need are some dry erase markers and a couple of other things that you can easily find lying around the house. STEM concept: Density, the chemistry of dry erase marker inkChallenge: EasyMessiness: Low Materials for Dry Erase Experiment •

Credit: science.nasa.gov Why are there clouds in the sky? Where does rain come from? These are fascinating questions that children naturally ask as they observe the world around them. With the “Water Cycle in a Bag” experiment, you can help your curious kids discover the answers through an exciting and