Mason Jar Science Experiments

Quite a few years ago my oldest had a love-hate relationship with fireworks. The loud booms bothered him, yet he loved the bright colors and magnificent displays of light in the sky. We used ear plugs and headphones to help him when he was younger, but I wanted to show him a fun way to do fireworks.

That’s when I saw a post about Fireworks in a Jar. It was perfect! So I set it up and we went out to the back porch. We talked about the ingredients and I asked him what he thought would happen when we poured the in the colors. He was completely fascinated and blown away at the result. In fact, he played with it until the water turned black from adding too many colors.

I loved every minute of that science experiment. For one, it was contained in a jar, which is huge for a busy mom of six, like me. It literally made cleanup a snap! Second, it was simple and easy enough for him to do on his own (with supervision). And third, it occupied him for more than half an hour. I call that a WIN-WIN-WIN in my homeschool book.

After that, I was on a mission to find more sciecne experiments in a jar. You would be amazed at the number of experiments you can adapt and do in a contained space. Some of them, like the tornado and lava lamps, can even be done multiple times.

Grab some jars and check out these fun, in-home science experiments you can do today!

Fireworks in a Jar | I Can Teach My Child

How Trees Breathe Science Experiment | STEAMsational

Winter Snow Storm in a Jar | Little Bins for Little Hands

Upside Down Glass of Water Science Experiment | Cool Science Experiments

Heart Pumping Human Body Science Experiment | Forgetful Momma

Make a Hurricane in a Jar | One Time Through

Rainbow in a Jar Experiment | Primary Playground

Balloon Air Pressure Experiment in a Jar | Darcy and Brian

Color Changing Flowers | STEAMsational

Musical Jars Science Experiment | Cool Science Experiments

Cloud in a Jar Weather Activity for Kids | Little Bins for Little Hands

Ocean Zones in a Jar | I Can Teach My Child

Dinosaur Salt Crystal Science Experiment | STEAMsational

Homemade Butter Science Experiment | 123 Homeschool 4 Me

Ocean in a Bottle | Happy Hooligans

Make a Sediment Jar | Raising Lifelong Learners

Viscosity of a Liquid | Cool Science Experiments

Seed Sprouting Science Experiment | STEAMsational

Popcorn and Salt Science Experiment | Awe Filled Homemaker

Water Temperature Science Experiments | Cool Science Experiments

Rainbow Walking Water Experiment | Messy Little Monsters

Valentine’s Day Lava Lamp | STEAMsational

Disappearing Egg Activity for Kids | Premeditated Leftovers

Ocean Life Science for Kids | Natural Beach Living

What Causes a Thuderstorm | Life with Moore Babies

 Oil Bubbles in Water | Cool Science Experiments

Leaf Chromatography Science Experiment | STEAMsational

Fizzy Balloons | I Can Teach My Child

Science Experiment: Why Do Leaves Change Color | How We Learn

Pick up a Ball with a Jar | Cool Science Experiments

The Best Candy Cane Science Experiment | STEAMsational

Glow in the Dark Storm in a Jar | Growing a Jeweled Rose

Mixing Oil & Water Science Experiment | Cool Science Experiments

Hot and Cold Water Density Experiment | STEAMsational

Ball Mason Jar-16 oz. Clear Glass Heritage Series – Set of 4Learn & Climb Kids Science Kit – Over 60 Experiments, Fun with Science!The Everything Kids’ Science Experiments BookMason Jar Science: 40 Slimy, Squishy, Super-Cool ExperimentsScience in a Jar: 35+ Experiments in Biology, Chemistry, Weather, and More!The Mason Jar Scientist: 30 Jarring STEAM-Based Projects

 

 

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