Kitchen Science Lab
Ages 5-720 min5 materials
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Kitchen Science Lab
Turn your kitchen into a science lab with simple experiments using everyday ingredients. Mix, pour, observe, and learn.
What You'll Need
- Cooking oil
- Water
- Food coloring
- Clear glass or jar
- Salt
Step by Step
- 1
Fill a clear glass about 2/3 full with water.
- 2
Add a few drops of food coloring and stir gently.
- 3
Slowly pour cooking oil on top — watch it float! Ask: why doesn't it mix?
- 4
Sprinkle salt on top of the oil layer and watch what happens.
- 5
The salt sinks pulling oil blobs down, creating a lava lamp effect!
Why Kids Love This
Introduces scientific concepts like density and solubility in an accessible way. Builds observation and hypothesis skills. Encourages curiosity and asking 'why' questions.