Science Snacks: Combining Matter | Exploratorium

Science activity that demonstrates the chemistry of batteries

Aluminum-Air Battery

Construct a simple battery that can power a light.

Science Activity to investigate microorganisms

Make a home for a colorful community of microorganisms.

Science activity that demonstrates conductivity of solutions

Conductivity Meter

Make a conductivity meter and let your electrolytes shine.

Science activity that demonstrates the art of natural dyes

Dye Like a Natural

Stain your clothes on purpose.

Science activity that demonstrates corrosion, using saltwater and electricity to etch patterns on metal

Electrical Etching

Etch patterns on metal using saltwater and electricity.

Science activity that demonstrates luminescence and flourescence

Different kinds of light can be used to study life.

Science activity that demonstrates charge in a battery

Use your skin and different metals to create a battery.

Science activity that uses electricity to break water into its elemental components

Having a Gas with Water

Use electricity to break water into its elemental components.

Science activity demonstrating electrolysis of water

Indicating Electrolysis

Break water into hydrogen and oxygen with a simple device.

Science activity that demonstrates lactose digestion by lactase

Milk Makes Me Sick

Explore the basis of lactose intolerance.

Science activity that demonstrates the chemistry of a battery

Light an LED with five cents.

Science activity that models how elements are organized in the periodic table

Periodic Pasta Table

Noodle around with elemental properties and how they’re organized.