Experiments and projects to do at home
Highlights in Advent
Every Advent weekend, we will upload seasonal experiment videos here.
Videos showing experiments on many different topics
Lava lamp effect: Immiscible liquids part 1
Learn how to make your own lava lamp using basic kitchen ingredients.
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Acidic, neutral or alkaline: Experiments with red cabbage juice
This experiment teaches you how to find out whether different substances are acidic, alkaline or neutral using the juice from a red cabbage.
Red cabbage indicator – advanced version
Taking the red cabbage experiment a step further.
More fascinating phenomena from the world of biology, chemistry and physics.
How does soap work?
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A special exhibition on soap opened beginning of June 2020 at the Museum Burghalde in Lenzburg.
What is soap, chemically speaking?
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A special exhibition on soap opened beginning of June 2020 at the Museum Burghalde in Lenzburg.
How is soap made?
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A special exhibition on soap opened beginning of June 2020 at the Museum Burghalde in Lenzburg.
Icy armor for fruit trees
Icy armor – find out how these gorgeous icicles protect fruit trees from freezing temperatures.
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